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Barisan Nasional's chairman Ahmad Zahid has urged the coalition to leverage its emphatic Johor victory to secure victory in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, emphasising the importance of party cohesion and ground-level voter engagement.
The government is reviewing significant changes to land administration for FELDA settlers, including proposals to limit heir registrations and enable multiple housing units per lot, while addressing the ongoing issuance of land titles across the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced a fully sponsored umrah pilgrimage for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees who secure gold medals at the WorldSkills competition, signalling government investment in vocational excellence.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected claims of a formal alliance with PAS in Negeri Sembilan, cautioning that political positions could shift depending on circumstances.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has pledged to personally fund umrah pilgrimages for Malaysian TVET participants who win gold medals at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, extending the offer to include their parents.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates will achieve 100% employability through close collaboration between institutions and industry players, with job offers extended before course completion.
Barisan Nasional will customise its election strategy for Negeri Sembilan based on the state's distinct demographics and voting patterns, says BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, with candidates to be announced this week.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to meet Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming to discuss the latter's conditional resignation pledge, made ahead of Barisan Nasional's decisive Johor election victory.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has received Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at Istana Pasir Pelangi following the coalition's commanding performance in recent state polling.
Barisan Nasional has pledged that the outcome of Johor's state election will not destabilise the federal government or disrupt inter-party cooperation, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid urging continued professionalism among ministers.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Student Representative Councils at Malaysian universities to undertake specialised courses on leadership and politics, with the government offering to fund the initiative.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that every promise in the coalition's manifesto will be fully implemented if voters grant BN the mandate in the upcoming Johor state election.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to members of the security forces casting early ballots in Johor to vote with integrity and back continuity in governance.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has expressed condolences following the death of Jailani Harun, a veteran journalist and Umno media official who played a significant role in the party's communications strategy over several decades.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has proposed transferring a portion of land managed by FGV Holdings back to FELDA, aiming to strengthen the agency's finances and accelerate debt repayment while improving returns to plantation settlers.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has paid tribute to FELDA settlers, crediting them as the driving force behind the land development scheme's success across its seven-decade history.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has conveyed his condolences to the family of Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist and media officer at the UMNO President's Office, who passed away at Serdang Hospital at age 66.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, died at Hospital Serdang this morning. Funeral prayers will be held at Al-Mubarakah Mosque in Taman Bukit Cheras.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has appealed to security personnel voting early in Johor's state election to discharge their civic duty with integrity. Nearly 25,000 eligible early voters from the armed forces and police are casting ballots ahead of Saturday's polls.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged rural entrepreneurs to venture beyond Malaysia's borders, emphasising that rural development must align with regional and global opportunities in ASEAN and the halal economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's critical role in advancing Malaysia's rural agenda, as the nation celebrates World Rural Development Day for the first time.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the establishment of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be completed by the end of 2024, replacing the existing National TVET Council as part of broader reforms to strengthen the nation's TVET ecosystem.
Malaysia's government has committed to slashing food imports by half within three decades, targeting 15% reduction by 2030 and 30% by 2040, as it seeks to ease the nation's RM80 billion annual import burden.
Malaysia will restructure its foreign worker management system to improve coordination and efficiency, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced, citing the need to better align policies with industry requirements.
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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all political parties contesting the Johor state elections to set aside old grievances and concentrate on contemporary policy matters affecting voters.
Barisan Nasional has expressed respect for Pakatan Harapan's election manifesto in the Johor state polls, with BN Chairman Ahmad Zahid noting the importance of democratic competition and diverse policy proposals.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on all contesting parties to abandon historical grievances and concentrate on substantive campaign issues during the Johor state election, emphasizing the need for political maturity.
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Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has downplayed PAS rhetoric regarding the Johor state election, arguing that calls to reject Pakatan will only be consequential if they translate into concrete electoral support for Barisan Nasional.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed plans for a hospital and district status upgrade in Pengerang, responding to rapid population growth in the Johor area.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected characterisations of the coalition's Johor state election campaign as lacking energy, insisting the machinery is operating at full capacity and confident of victory on July 11.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA is intended to coordinate development efforts rather than acquire land, emphasising the authority's strong track record and public support.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced comprehensive restructuring of Malaysia's foreign worker management system following a special cabinet committee meeting, aiming to improve coordination and align recruitment with actual industry demands.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia to strengthen its refugee management framework, emphasising the need to balance humanitarian obligations with national security concerns as global displacement reaches 122 million.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has entrusted Negeri Sembilan BN chief Tok Mat with steering the coalition's candidate selection and seat allocation process for the upcoming state election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia to accelerate development of local technological capabilities and cybersecurity infrastructure, warning that rapid technological advancement demands greater readiness against evolving cyber threats.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that proposals for constructing new rural roads connecting remote areas in Sabah and Sarawak to major towns will be evaluated for inclusion in the 2027 budget.
Barisan Nasional has pledged to maintain distance from matters involving Negeri Sembilan's royal palace and legal council, with the coalition focusing instead on internal party unity ahead of the August 1 state election.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is counting on PAS voters switching their support to Barisan Nasional candidates in seats where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding contenders, hoping to secure 56 additional victories.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Pas to prove its commitment to supporting Barisan Nasional candidates in the forthcoming Johor state election, moving beyond pledges to tangible electoral backing.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed the coalition's determination to retain Johor as its political stronghold in the upcoming state election, viewing the outcome as crucial for the party's resurgence.
Barisan Nasional is setting its sights on capturing more state assembly seats in the Johor election, with coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declaring the party's confidence in outperforming previous electoral contests.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee meeting next week to address the mounting pressures from foreign worker shortages, particularly in Malaysia's struggling food and beverage sector.
Malaysia's Cabinet will hold a dedicated committee meeting next week to address foreign worker issues across sectors including food and beverage, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid has adopted a diplomatic approach to recent party departures, stating the coalition respects leaders' autonomy while rallying support behind its 56 Johor candidates.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for a stronger legal framework to combat cybercrime, citing 66,204 online fraud cases and nearly RM3 billion in losses recorded in 2025 alone. He briefed government backbenchers on the Cybercrime Bill 2026.
Malaysia's senior government officials, including Deputy Prime Ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof, have paid public tribute to fathers on Father's Day, recognising their often-unspoken sacrifices and contributions to family life.
Three media officers working for Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sustained injuries in a three-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran, alongside four other occupants. All seven injured were hospitalised.
Bagan Datuk has emerged as Perak's top-performing district in the 2025 STPM examination, achieving a CGPA of 3.25 and a 100 per cent full pass rate, earning praise from Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.