Zafrul Stays as MITI Minister Despite UMNO Exit

Malaysia: Tengku Zafrul Remains MITI Minister Despite UMNO Resignation Kuala Lumpur, June 1, 2025 – Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), remains in his position despite his recent resignation from the UMNO party. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscores Zafrul's continued importance to the Malaysian government. "Tengku Zafrul has performed his duties as Minister with distinction," Prime Minister Anwar stated in a press conference shown in the video. "His contributions to the nation's economic progress are invaluable, and his expertise is still needed." The video shows footage of Zafrul amidst a crowd of reporters, highlighting the public interest in the situation. The Prime Minister's statement emphasizes that the decision was based on Zafrul's performance and the country's ongoing economic needs. The video also includes snippets of news coverage from previous days, showing the build-up to the announcement. This decision demonstrates the government's focus on stability and economic progress, prioritizing expertise over party affiliation.