Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said that he would announce the new role of outgoing investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after the launch of Perodua’s first electric vehicle here, he said Tengku Zafrul still had “responsibilities” to fulfil.
“He cannot just let it go. His last day is Dec 2, and he will continue working (after that).
“I will announce (his new role) on Dec 3,” Anwar said.
On Friday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said that Tengku Zafrul would continue to play a role in the government once his two-term senatorship ends.
Last month, Tengku Zafrul offered to assist his successor upon the expiration of his senatorship, saying he had informed Anwar of his availability to help and was awaiting a decision on the ministry’s future leadership.
Tengku Zafrul’s senatorship began in December 2020 and was renewed last year.
He cannot remain in the Cabinet unless he is elected as an MP in a future election.
