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Zahid Hamidi

UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines

At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.
At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.

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Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.
UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

UMNO embraces exiled leaders with former minister Khairy’s appearance at Youth wing meet

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (seated, in white) was greeted warmly by UMNO Youth members at the wing's general assembly after a three-year absence.
Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (seated, in white) was greeted warmly by UMNO Youth members at the wing's general assembly after a three-year absence.

Malaysia confirms final closure of graft case against Deputy PM Zahid ahead of UMNO assembly

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysia closes deputy PM’s graft case ahead of Umno meet

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in 2023 was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in his money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption trial related to his family-run foundation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in 2023 was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in his money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption trial related to his family-run foundation.

Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.
mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.

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