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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has declared that Barisan Nasional and Umno will not tolerate breaches of trust linked to Tabung Haji mismanagement, demanding those culpable face full consequences for their actions.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has alleged that government ministry officers experienced pressure to attend Barisan Nasional-linked events during recent state election campaigns, raising questions about political neutrality.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has called for authorities to investigate allegations of vote-buying in Negeri Sembilan, noting that police reports containing witness statements and evidence have been submitted.
BN chairman Zahid has publicly thanked PAS president Hadi for instructing the Islamic party to support Barisan candidates in the Negeri Sembilan election, signalling renewed cooperation between the two political forces.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated the Cabinet is contemplating an expansion of the royal commission of inquiry into Tabung Haji, Malaysia's pilgrims fund board, to determine whether prior rehabilitation recommendations have been properly executed.
BN chairman Zahid says his coalition and PN can reconcile their election manifestos if voters grant either group a governing mandate, pointing to convergent policy objectives.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has thrown his support behind a police investigation into claims of vote-buying during the recent Negeri Sembilan state election, signalling the government's commitment to electoral integrity.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has dismissed concerns that the government's disclosure of the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji will influence voting patterns in Negri Sembilan's upcoming August 1 election.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has sounded an alarm over escalating online fraud, citing over 8,000 recorded charges through May. The government plans to introduce the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 to fortify legal defences against digital threats.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has indicated that any potential alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional requires formal discussion and structured negotiations to carry credibility.
Barisan Nasional has indicated Jalaluddin as its preferred choice for Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar, with BN chairman Zahid emphasising the coalition possesses several capable leaders ready to lead the state.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi acknowledged that the BN-PN coalition remains fragmented in Negeri Sembilan but expressed confidence their organisational differences will be ironed out before August 1 polling.
Former Umno Youth chief KJ suggests BN chairman Zahid holds leverage over PM Anwar but may choose to maintain the coalition to preserve its reputation as a responsible governing force.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has crafted a poetic response to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent composition, while simultaneously emphasizing Barisan Nasional's unwavering commitment to sustaining the unity government framework.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan chief Aminuddin has criticised Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, arguing his recent statements create the false impression of challenging PM Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and authority.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has rejected demands for ministerial resignations, stating that only the prime minister possesses the authority to determine which cabinet members remain in their positions.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has thrown his weight behind efforts to upgrade the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's vital role in national security and revenue generation.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has clarified that cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election rests on a mutual understanding rather than a binding formal pact or agreement.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has indicated that the coalition's performance in the Negeri Sembilan state election will be pivotal in deciding whether the current electoral understanding with PN extends to future polls including Melaka and the next general election.
Former Damansara MP Pua Khiam Wah has cautioned Malaysian voters that fragmenting support away from Pakatan Harapan in the next general election risks allowing Barisan Nasional and Zahid Hamidi to return to power.
Umno and PAS are exploring renewed partnership despite fractured history, according to senior party figures. The move reflects both coalitions' immediate political objectives, including Zahid's prime ministerial aspirations.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected suggestions that his party has reached any agreement with Pas regarding seat allocations for the upcoming Negri Sembilan election.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied any formal pact between Umno and PAS for Negeri Sembilan, emphasizing that coalition arrangements remain subject to change based on evolving political circumstances.
Barisan Nasional has crossed the 40-seat threshold in the Johor state election, marking a significant milestone for the coalition. The announcement was made by party chairman Zahid Hamidi as results continued to flow in.
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Sultan Ibrahim has received BN chairman Zahid Hamidi and Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz at the royal palace, endorsing the coalition's dominant performance in recent state elections and consolidating its political standing.
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DAP's Lim Guan Eng has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove his government's commitment to helping micro, small and medium enterprises through concrete policy measures including loan repayment relief and equitable Employee Provident Fund rules.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on coalition partners to refrain from invoking figures associated with the previous administration during the Johor election campaign.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia's National Rural Economic Agenda to serve as a framework ensuring rural development keeps pace with international economic priorities.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has clarified that PAS's electoral support for Barisan Nasional candidates in the Johor state election carries no automatic commitment to future alliance arrangements between Umno and the Islamist party.
Malaysia's Johor state election campaign intensifies this weekend as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi and other senior national figures arrive to conduct ceramahs and campaign rallies across the state.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi warns that PAS's campaign urging supporters to reject PKR candidates in Johor does not necessarily translate into automatic gains for Barisan Nasional in the upcoming state election.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to Johor voters to avoid repeating electoral errors, urging them to make informed choices in the forthcoming state poll.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of the South East Johor Development Authority (KEJORA) aims to coordinate regional growth rather than acquire land, citing a 98.3% project success rate.