KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz used his final appearance in the Dewan Rakyat as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister to thank MPs across the political divide as he wrapped up the committee-stage debate on Budget 2026 on Monday (Dec 1).
After nearly an hour addressing ministry matters, Tengku Zafrul expressed his gratitude to lawmakers for their support over the past six years.
“If I may, I would like to thank everyone. This is my last speech in Parliament.
“I want to thank those on this side (the ruling party) and that side (the Opposition), and the Speaker as well, for the support shown throughout my six years here,” he said.
Tengku Zafrul’s term as senator ends on Dec 2, making this his final appearance in the Dewan Rakyat as Miti Minister.
Several MPs also took the opportunity to commend him for his performance.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed the House that an announcement on Tengku Zafrul’s next role would be made on Dec 3, following discussions on how his responsibilities would continue after he leaves the ministry.
“Tengku Zafrul will not be here for much longer, but he still has responsibilities and he cannot simply leave them behind. I told him his term as Miti Minister ends on Dec 2, and that he will continue the work I will announce on Dec 3,” Anwar said.
Tengku Zafrul has served two consecutive terms in the Dewan Negara since 2020, the maximum permitted and has held ministerial portfolios throughout.
He first entered government when he was appointed a senator under then prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to serve as finance minister, before later taking on the investment, trade and industry portfolio.
