The Cabinet expressed appreciation for Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s service as MITI minister as his senatorship ends, with the Prime Minister indicating he will continue serving in another capacity.
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet today expressed its appreciation for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz as his tenure as Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry concludes.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today’s Cabinet meeting marked Tengku Zafrul’s final participation as his term ends with the expiry of his senatorship.
“The Cabinet recorded its thanks to Tengku Zafrul,” Fahmi told a weekly press briefing.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also acknowledged his contributions to the country, particularly in investment, negotiations and trade.”
Tengku Zafrul will end his six-year term in the Senate on Dec 2, having served the maximum two terms allowed since 2020.
Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said the Prime Minister indicated Tengku Zafrul would continue serving the government in another capacity.
“The Prime Minister said Tengku Zafrul will likely continue assisting him and the government, possibly in a different role or position,” he said.
