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Umno President Zahid Denies Any Seat-Sharing Deal with Pas for Negri Sembilan

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected suggestions that his party reached a seat-sharing agreement with Pas ahead of the Negri Sembilan state election, emphasising no formal arrangement exists between the two parties.

By Rajesh Kumar · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

High Court Delays Bar's Legal Challenge to Zahid's Discharge Pending Federal Court Hearing

The High Court has postponed the Malaysian Bar's challenge to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's discharge not amounting to acquittal, awaiting the outcome of his Federal Court appeal scheduled for October.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Zahid signals unity partners to set aside Najib-Rosmah controversy in Johor campaign push

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on his coalition partners to avoid dwelling on past controversies involving Najib Razak and Rosmah Mansor during the upcoming Johor election campaign.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Rural development must align with global priorities, Zahid says

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Malaysia's National Rural Economic Agenda must serve as a strategic blueprint, ensuring rural development advances in step with global economic priorities and international obligations.

By Rajesh Kumar · 6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Chinese voter backing for BN growing, Zahid asserts

Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi claims increasing support among Chinese voters, citing direct conversations with constituents who indicate willingness to back BN candidates in upcoming elections.

By Khairul Anuar · 6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

PAS support for Johor BN candidates carries no guarantee of future partnership, Zahid warns

Umno president Zahid Hamidi has cautioned that PAS's electoral support for Barisan Nasional candidates in the upcoming Johor state election should not be interpreted as a precursor to a formal political alliance between the two parties.

By Khairul Anuar · 5 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Top leaders converge on Johor as state election campaign reaches fever pitch

Malaysia's top political figures, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, are converging on Johor this weekend for a series of high-profile campaign events as the state election enters its critical final stretch.

By Rajesh Kumar · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Pas's Anti-Harapan Call Won't Guarantee BN Victory in Johor, Zahid Cautions

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's deputy Zahid Hamidi says Pas's campaign against Pakatan Harapan in Johor elections shouldn't be assumed to automatically favour Barisan Nasional, cautioning against overconfidence.

By Rajesh Kumar · 2 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid urges Johor voters to avoid repeating electoral mistakes

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to Johor voters to learn from previous electoral outcomes, cautioning against backing the wrong political coalition in the upcoming state election.

By Rajesh Kumar · 2 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

PM Anwar, Deputy PM Zahid Extend Birthday Wishes To Johor Regent

Malaysia's top political leaders have publicly celebrated the birthday of the Johor Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, with messages expressing warm wishes for his continued health and wisdom in leading the state.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Zahid Vows Dignified Campaign in Johor Polls, Pledges Barisan Won't Resort to Personal Attacks

BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has pledged that the coalition will conduct a principled campaign in the Johor state polls, committing to focus on policy rather than personal attacks against rivals.

By Khairul Anuar · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid Dismisses Puad's Election Criticism, Urges Umno to Stay Focused

Umno president Zahid Hamidi has instructed the party's election machinery to disregard former leader Puad Zarkashi's criticism regarding Barisan Nasional candidates in the upcoming Johor state polls.

By Khairul Anuar · 28 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Deputy PM Zahid to lead Cabinet committee tackling foreign worker issues

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet Committee meeting next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker management in Malaysia, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysian Bar Clarifies Stance: Legal Challenges to Zahid and Najib Are Principled, Not Personal

The Malaysian Bar has emphasized that its legal challenges involving former Prime Ministers Zahid and Najib stem from constitutional and procedural principles rather than personal grievances, according to the Bar president.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid Denies Imposing Restrictions on Johor MB's Access to Felda

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed reports that he directed restrictions on the Johor Menteri Besar's engagement with Felda affairs, clarifying his administrative role remains within proper governance boundaries.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Zahid Denies Restrictions on Onn Hafiz's Access to Felda Communities

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has refuted claims that caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been restricted from visiting Federal Land Development Authority communities ahead of state elections.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Highway Collision Near Maran Leaves Deputy PM's Entourage Shaken

Seven people, including three media officers accompanying Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, were hurt when a lorry's abrupt lane change caused a pile-up near Maran on the East Coast highway on Wednesday.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Establishes National Tahfiz Council with Zahid as Chair

Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Tahfiz Council to oversee Quranic memorisation programmes nationwide. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will chair the new body, signalling the government's commitment to Islamic education governance.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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