FINANCE Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz announced the approval to construct a Northern Alignment East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station in Puncak Alam. 

Tengku Zafrul said he had met chairmen of various residents’ associations in Puncak Alam and they have voiced the desire of the people to for an ECRL station to be built in the area.

“Therefore, I have requested the relevant parties to give careful consideration to the request for this ECRL station, and God willing, it has been approved and there will be an ECRL station in Puncak Alam,” he said today.

He said for the construction of other ECRL stations, an announcement would be made at an appropriate time.

Tengku Zafrul also announced his intention to make Kuala Selangor the adopted district of the Finance Ministry, to realise the progress of the district as much as possible in the future.

“Personally, I am a little sentimental with the Kuala Selangor district. There are many local potentials that can be developed and highlighted,” he said.

Speaking to the media, Tengku Zafrul said all ministries and government agencies would continue to provide assistance to all sectors and economic areas in the country, including in Kuala Selangor.

Regarding his tour, which is said to be always in Kuala Selangor, Tengku Zafrul said he had visited various areas throughout the country, not just the district.

“When you make a policy, it is important for you to understand the situation on the ground.

“I went to many parts of Malaysia and the most important issue today is to ensure that the revival of the economy continues,” he said.

Asked if he was likely to contest in Kuala Selangor in the 15th general election, he said for now the focus was on the Finance Ministry. – Bernama, June 5, 2022.