KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied recent “viral speculations” of him stepping down as Selangor menteri besar and stressed that he will stay in the role until the end of this term to prioritise the stability of the economy and the unity government.
“I’ve seen all types of speculation which have gone viral in the past two or three days. As advised by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, His Royal Highness has consented for me to relay this advice to everyone,” he said in a statement last night.
“I will remain in Selangor until the end of this term to ensure the stability of the economy and the Selangor unity government,” he added in the statement via WhatsApp tonight, reported Bernama.
Media had previously reported claims that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz would quit Umno and join PKR, as well as allegations that he will helm Selangor, replacing Amirudin who will join the Cabinet.
Today, according to Bernama, Tengku Zafrul said he will soon issue a statement to address the speculations of him joining the party led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. – December 15, 2024