KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has not thought about his next move after his senatorship ends in December, which could conclude his time in the Cabinet.
“Of course I have not thought about it because there are too many things to focus on today. But my intention is to continue contributing in any way up to December,” the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister told reporters.
“It doesn’t even have to be through a position in the government.
“You can contribute to the government and the country in many ways. To me, that is important.
“Politically, I will want to continue to serve the country,” he said on the sidelines of the Regional Socialisation of the Asean Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030 event here yesterday.
Tengku Zafrul said he intends to fulfil his responsibilities as Senator until his term concludes in December and that the status of his Cabinet position will be up to the Prime Minister.
He reiterated that he has no intention of participating in any by-elections for a parliamentary or state seat, as suggested by some observers in order for him to be an elected representative who can then hold a position in the Cabinet or a state government.
“My decision to resign has nothing to do with me wanting to be part of another government, be it as a minister or a mentri besar,” he said.
On May 30, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as an Umno supreme council member, Kota Raja Umno division chief and Umno member. He also expressed his intention of joining PKR.
