FINANCE Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has brushed aside talks of his political ambition including the rumour that he will be contesting the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat. 

“My focus now is on the country’s economic recovery.

“Right now I am still working at the MOF (Ministry of Finance) and not thinking about politics. We have been facing very difficult challenges managing the economic recovery so I am focusing on my work,” he said.

He said this to reporters after a Hari Raya event in Putrajaya today in response to queries if he was targeting the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat for his electoral debut in the 15th General Election (GE15) on an Umno ticket.

It was reported that the minister’s adoption of the Kuala Selangor district and his frequent visits to the area were clear signs that Tengku Zafrul would be contesting for a parliamentary seat in GE15.

The Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat is currently held by Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad of Amanah, who was earlier reported to have said he would not contest in GE15 because he wanted to give way to the party’s young leaders.

When asked further on his intention to contest, Tengku Zafrul firmly said, “Not at this point in time”. – Bernama, June 8, 2022.