PKR yet to discuss Tengku Zafrul's resignation with Umno
Its president and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said the party respects Tengku Zafrul's decision and will discuss with Umno on the next steps.
"Tengku Zafrul is a minister who has carried out his duty well. Many of our investments, worth hundreds of billions, have been managed through his efforts via Matrade, the ministry, and the current government.
"As for his decision to apply (to join PKR), we have not reached that stage yet. Let him complete his Haj first. Of course, for PKR, we must discuss the matter with our friends in the unity government and consider it carefully," he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) 2025 today.
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