Zafrul: My focus is on country's economic recovery, not politics


"I want to focus on how I think I can help towards Malaysia’s fight against COVID-19 and improve our economic standing. So, my focus is on the economy, ” Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz told Bernama in an interview.

KUALA LUMPUR: Not a politician and not keen to become one, banker turned Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is steadfast in remaining a technocrat and ensuring that lives and livelihoods in the country are safeguarded amid the health pandemic.

"I am not interested in joining any political party, as you know I am not a member of any right now, ” he said when asked if he would eventually join politics and become an elected representative.

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