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Umno and PAS could rebuild their fractured alliance despite past tensions, with Zahid Hamidi reportedly eyeing the prime minister's post and PAS seeking a return to government, according to Umno deputy chief Puad Zarkashi.
Former Damansara MP Pua Khiam Wah has cautioned voters that supporting smaller parties or sitting out GE16 risks delivering the premiership to Zahid Hamidi and Barisan Nasional.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for constitutional safeguards to prevent Majlis Amanah Rakyat policies from shifting with political transitions, announcing planned amendments to the MARA Act 1966.
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has sought to allay concerns among Chinese and Indian voters regarding the political partnership between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, pledging that minority interests will be safeguarded.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi believes his coalition and opposition PN can harmonise their election manifestos should either secure a mandate, citing shared policy objectives.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan chairman has rebuked Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi over recent comments, arguing they undermine Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and create an impression of internal political rivalry.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has downplayed the potential impact of the Tabung Haji RCI report on upcoming Negri Sembilan voters, asserting the disclosure will not alter electoral sentiment.
Barisan Nasional chairperson Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected claims that the coalition duplicated the Pakatan Harapan manifesto for the forthcoming Negri Sembilan state election, dismissing such accusations as baseless.
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for patience in expanding the BN-PN electoral understanding beyond Negri Sembilan, suggesting the arrangement should mature naturally before adoption in other state elections.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that Jalaluddin is the coalition's top pick for Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar, while stressing that BN has multiple capable leaders ready for the role.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has conceded that the coalition has yet to iron out internal differences in Negeri Sembilan, though he expresses optimism that unity will materialise before the August 1 state election.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin suggests BN's strengthened position gives Zahid leverage over PM Anwar, yet Zahid may continue backing the government to preserve institutional credibility.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has responded to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent poem with verse of his own, while reiterating Barisan Nasional's steadfast commitment to maintaining the unity government arrangement through its full term.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has responded to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity-focused pantun with his own four-line traditional Malay verse, continuing an exchange of poetic messages between the two leaders.
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected speculation about moves to remove PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirming that Barisan Nasional remains committed to the unity coalition through the end of the 15th Parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded Sarawak's cultural diversity and inter-community harmony as central to Malaysia's national unity, ahead of the state's annual celebration on July 22.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has rejected demands for ministerial resignations, asserting that only the Prime Minister possesses authority to determine cabinet composition and personnel changes.
Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected suggestions that Barisan Nasional ministers should resign, insisting the entire cabinet is performing effectively and retains the confidence of the Prime Minister.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has indicated that the performance of his coalition and PN in the Negeri Sembilan state election will be pivotal in deciding whether their electoral arrangement persists into future contests, including Melaka and the next general election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will meet Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming to discuss the latter's pledge to resign if Barisan Nasional achieved a major victory in Johor's recent election.
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King Sultan Ibrahim met with Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz at Istana Pasir Pelangi following BN's overwhelming election victory in the state.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid has signalled that coalition partners should move beyond the Najib-Rosmah matter during Johor's state election campaign, appearing to critique a unity government component.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has made clear that PAS's decision to back BN candidates in the Johor state election should not be interpreted as a prelude to a formal long-term partnership between the two coalitions.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has cautioned that PAS's directive encouraging supporters to reject Pakatan Harapan candidates will not automatically translate into electoral gains for Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Johor state election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA is designed to coordinate development across south-eastern Johor rather than acquire land ownership, citing the agency's strong 98.3% project success rate.
Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed criticism from former party leader Puad Zarkashi, instructing the party's election machinery to ignore his remarks about Barisan Nasional candidates contesting in Johor.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is counting on PAS voters to deliver 56 parliamentary seats after the Islamist party instructed supporters to back Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where PN is not fielding contestants.
Barisan Nasional is pursuing an expanded legislative presence in the Johor election, according to chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, signalling the coalition's confidence ahead of the polls.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has indicated willingness to explore cooperation discussions with PAS and Wawasan at grassroots levels ahead of the Johor state election, though formal coalition arrangements remain unclear.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee meeting next week to tackle foreign worker challenges, particularly in Malaysia's food and beverage industry.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has refuted suggestions that instructions exist preventing caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz from visiting Federal Land Development Authority settlements.
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Malaysia's cabinet has greenlit a new National Tahfiz Council, with Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi taking the helm. The body aims to coordinate oversight of Quranic memorisation schools across the nation.