Selangor state executive councillor Teng Chang Khim has revealed his intention to retire from politics before the coming general election.

However, according to him, it has nothing to do with the controversy over guidelines on non-Muslim places of worship which led to him offering his resignation as an exco member.

In an interview with Roketlive on Wednesday, Teng said he may want to retire after being in politics for 22 years.

He said this when asked whether he wished to be fielded in the state or parliamentary seat in the next general election.

"Maybe this is enough for me, many young people are waiting. I have occupied the seat for too long," said the former Selangor assembly speaker.

Teng was reportedly being marginalised by his party controlled by DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.

The Selangor DAP vice-president however said it is up to the party to consider the matter from all aspects and that he is flexible to party's arrangement if his services are still needed.

"If it is more important (for me) to stay in the state (legislative assembly), so we could continue the state policy (and Pakatan Harapan) to retain power, then (I) definitely will stay in the state," Teng said.

"If the party feels that it is appropriate for me to enter Parliament, then (I) will go. If (DAP) feels nothing will change with or without me, then I think, it is okay for me to retire."

Teng said he plans to make a career change after his retirement from politics, jokingly adding that he can also be a broadcast host.

"(I) can be a host, I think I can do what you can do," he laughed.