Fuziah said the party has not received any official application from Tengku Zafrul despite his statement on social media indicating his intention to join PKR.

“For the record, all applications to join PKR must be submitted online,” she said in a statement today.

“Each application will go through the usual process. Once submitted online, it will be processed and tabled at a central leadership council (MPP) meeting.

“The application will be duly considered before a decision is made, taking into account various perspectives, including those of our partners in the unity government and opinions from the grassroots.”

Tengku Zafrul, the current investment, trade and industry minister, had announced his resignation from Umno and said he would be applying to join PKR, citing “compatibility and suitability”.

He was previously an Umno Supreme Council member and head of the Kota Raja Umno division.

Tengku Zafrul was appointed as a senator and minister under the administrations of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Anwar Ibrahim. He contested the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the last general election, but did not win.

Fuziah also extended well wishes to Tengku Zafrul, who is set to perform the hajj pilgrimage this season.

“PKR prays for his safe journey and return,” she said in the same statement.