Zafrul to address rumoured PKR move soon

Umno supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today that he will soon address rumours that he will be joining PKR.

Zafrul, who is also investment, trade and industry minister, said he would clarify the speculation - including claims that the alleged move is tied to replacing PKR vice-president Amirudin Shari as Selangor menteri besar.

"I have yet to comment on the political situation involving me. At the same time, we have heard Selangor menteri besar’s assurance that he will serve until the end of his term.

"... however, with all the speculation swirling around, I will, insya-Allah, issue a statement on this matter in the near future,” he said when met at the Inklusiviti Teras Aspirasi (KITA) charity run today.

Asked if the rumours involving him would be raised during today’s PKR special national congress in Shah Alam, Zafrul said he had no information on the matter.

Yesterday, Amirudin reaffirmed his commitment to continuing as Selangor menteri besar until the end of his current term.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also confirmed that he had not received any notification from Zafrul regarding his alleged resignation from the party.

- Bernama

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