MINISTER of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has resigned as Selangor Umno treasurer.
"Effective immediately, I resign from the position of Selangor Umno treasurer," he said in a Facebook post today.
He claimed that the revival of the party in the state was seen as dull and not in line with the theme of central Umno.
"I witnessed for myself how party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the national leadership never stopped charting the way for the revival of the party at the central level.
"But no matter how great the central planning is, in Selangor the implementation is dull and there are times when it is not in line with the central theme," he said.
He said when he was chosen as the Umno supreme council member from Selangor and appointed as the Selangor Umno treasurer over a year ago, his primary goal was to contribute to the revival of Umno in the state.
"My approach and principles are simple, if I cannot contribute to any positive changes or improvements, then I should not hold a position.
"I should vacate the position for someone who can contribute more effectively," he said.
He said Selangor was a very important state for any political party to establish a foothold.
"The complex demographics with a Bumiputera Malay majority base, coupled with a balance of urban and rural areas, reflect the broader dynamics of Malaysia.
"The dynamism of the economy has always placed Selangor as the focal point of all activities.
"As a result, if a party lacks a strong presence in Selangor, it can hardly be considered a national party or a party for the future," he said.
To avoid this reality, effective strategies need to be devised by the current realities," he said.
"I express my gratitude for this appointment and trust and will continue my duties and roles as the elected Umno Divisional Leader and Supreme Working Council Member.
"I always pray that Allah SWT approves our struggle together and that Umno, especially Selangor Umno, regains its footing in the hearts of the people of this state, God willing.
"May Umno return to the forefront of the country's politics for religion, race, and the nation. Past, present, and forever," he added. - The Vibes, April 1, 2024
