In the 2013 Malaysian general election, Zamil has expressed his intention to contest in the seat of Sidam as an independent candidate.

He has added that "he is confident that he can compete as a 'third force' in the political system in this country, especially to give the people the best choice to determine their own leader.

"[2] In November 2024, Zamil was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on charges of blackmailing and asking for a bribe of RM20,000 from a mudir who managed a maahad tahfiz in Kedah.

[3][4] He was arrested at Masjid Bidong, Gurun, Kedah when he wanted to take money amounting to RM20,000 from the mudir maahad tahfiz in question and was taken by the MACC to the Alor Setar court for the remand process.

After being released from MACC, Zamil denied the charges and filed a police report to clear his name.