#tengku zafrul abdul aziz

UPDATED 4.40PM | This comes amid rumours it's to make way for Zafrul to contest.

Defection sets bad precedent, Imran says.

Better for Zafrul to leave if there is no loyalty to party, says Zahid.

Outgoing minister reveals Nurul Izzah wants him to be second PKR deputy president.

Anti-party hopping laws in Constitution only apply to MPs.

PM wants to keep Zafrul, angering Umno, so a cabinet reshuffle may ease tensions.

Up to them to join but subject to anti-party hopping law, Takiyuddin says.

UPDATED 3.35PM | Temporary arrangements will be made, says Anwar.

Politicians respond to opportunities and incentives that appear before them.

Umno is a party that prioritises the people, says the supreme council member.

This is over the call to retain Umno's cabinet quota.

UPDATED 8.54PM | He hopes both parties' leadership will resolve the matter amicably.

What matters is struggle must go on, he says.

Get Zahid to resign instead of berating those who leave - Nurul Islam.

'It's only fair that we request a seat to be given to us.'

The minister should tread carefully, whatever his next move is.

Party hopping between allies undermines camaraderie in federal coalition government, says leader.

UPDATED 1.58PM | MB dismisses speculation about stepping down to make way for the minister.

UPDATED 12.42PM | If left unchecked, more backstabbing will happen, says Umno leader.

UPDATED 9.12AM | Party views minister's intent to leave seriously, Asyraf says.

Departure leaves party members 'absolutely delighted,' youth chief says.

UPDATED 9.55PM | Minister says decision not made easily, sought advice from friends.

However, the minister acknowledges that the odds are stacked against women.

UPDATED 1.53PM | We may give it until July, says the minister.