Zahid

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is a Malaysian politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and president of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major party in Malaysia's ruling coalition.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news for reporting on Najib Razak's 'solidarity fund' progress and for calling for snap elections amid a growing political standoff with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Latest on Zahid

• Najib Razak's 'solidarity fund' raises US$2.27 million, still short of US$12.27 million target: DPM Zahid
• Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour
• Can Malaysia PM Anwar’s government survive the growing political standoff with Zahid?
• Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls

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