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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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.

Malaysia’s Umno may welcome back ousted members to boost Malay votes but reactions mixed

KUANTAN, 10 Nov -- Menteri Kanan Pertahanan Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein yang juga calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi Parlimen P.153 Sembrong bercakap pada sidang media ringkas ketika hadir membantu calon-calon BN berkempen hari ini.

Turut kelihatan, calon BN Parlimen P.083 Datuk Seri Ab Hamid Mohd Nazahar (dua, kiri), calon BN DUN N.16 Inderapura, Datuk Seri Shafik Fauzan Sharif dan calon BN DUN N.15 Tanjung Lumpur, Nara@Nikman Nordin (dua, kanan).

--fotoBERNAMA (2022) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Malaysia PM Anwar’s focus on Gaza and global travels spark domestic criticism

Analysts say Mr Anwar needs to strike a balance between addressing domestic concerns and strengthening his international reputation.

Bowing to public pressure, Malaysia PM Anwar now says anti-graft rally can go ahead in KL

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Jan 24 that he is not opposed to civil society and opposition parties holding a street rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25, after the police and Home Minister had previously insisted that such gatherings needed special permits. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Move by Umno minister Zafrul Aziz to join PKR causes stir in Anwar’s unity government

Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade and Industry's plan to move to PKR has caused strain with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Umno ally

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