New twist in Najib’s bid to serve jail term at home as two ministers dispute claims over supposed royal order

Mr Ahmad Zahid’s actions will also create a rift between the unity government and the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), they added, putting further pressure on a relationship where the government still needs UMNO but does not want to be seen as one that – for all intents and purposes – freed Najib. Nusantara Academy … Read more

Let’s pray for Palestinians, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysians to pray for the Palestinians, who are facing attacks by the Israeli regime. “While we are celebrating our victory, let’s pray for our brothers and sisters in Palestine. “May Allah always protect them and grant them strength to face the … Read more

Rein in your members who speak out against Pardons Board decision, Zahid tells Pakatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan leaders have been told to reprimand their members for making “antagonistic” comments on the Pardons Board’s decision regarding former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Pakatan leaders should also urge them to apologise to his party, Umno. Speaking to the media … Read more

Isham sacked because he insulted party, not because he criticised me, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Isham Jalil’s sacking from the Umno supreme council was not because he had criticised the Umno president, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “There is nothing stopping anyone from criticising the Umno President, and there will be no disciplinary action against such criticisms (against me),” said the Umno president, who is also … Read more