Zahid Hamidi

Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay Unity’ in Malaysian politics

Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).

Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi appears to have reconciled with protege-turned-critic Khairy Jamaluddin three years after the latter was sacked from the party.

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.

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