<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Umno said has not received any formal resignation from Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz, despite his public declaration to leave the party for Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The party noted Zafrul's announcement was made via his personal social media account, without submitting an official resignation letter to Umno leadership.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Umno expressed serious concern over Zafrul’s intent to depart, citing the political consequences of joining an opposition-aligned party while being part of the ruling coalition.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"It is inappropriate for any party within the unity government to accept members from other coalition parties without due consideration," it said.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The party warned that such actions could disrupt intra-coalition harmony and erode mutual trust among grassroots members.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Earlier on Friday, Zafrul announced that he has resigned from Umno, relinquishing his positions in the party’s supreme council and Kota Raja division.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He also disclosed that he had informed the PKR leadership of his intention to join the party.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Zafrul revealed in his resignation announcement that he has been with Umno since 1997.&nbsp;</p></div>

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