Political Profile

Dato' Seri Zainal Ariffin

Minister of Finance

Constituency

P.114 Kuala Selangor

Barisan Progresif · Since 2023

Biography

A former central bank deputy governor who entered elected politics in 2018, Zainal has built his standing on fiscal consolidation and a reputation for surviving three cabinet reshuffles without changing portfolio.

Previous roles

Deputy Minister of Economy (2021–2023)
Deputy Governor, Bank Negara (2014–2018)

Recent speeches

22 Jul 2026
Mid-year fiscal outlook statement
Dewan Rakyat

Voting history

Division records in preparation

Recorded votes will appear here once Hansard division data is digitised for the current term.

Record

Tier: Minister
Party: Barisan Progresif
Constituency: P.114 Kuala Selangor
In office since: 2023

Current positions

Minister of Finance
Chair, National Fiscal Council
Member, Economic Action Council

Committees

National Fiscal Council
Economic Action Council