Zahid’s sharp message to Anwar comes at an interesting time
DATUK Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi did not sound like a deputy prime minister simply defending the government at Umno’s annual assembly this year. The Umno president used the party’s biggest political platform to take a harder line on several government p...
DATUK Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s hardline stance on government policies, delivered during Umno’s annual assembly, appeared less focused on defending the Unity Government and more about safeguarding the party’s interests. The "cukuplah guru" message underscored this shift. In less than a month, on October 8, the Federal Court will hear Zahid’s appeal against the Malaysian Bar’s challenge, involving 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi.
The charges, deemed no further action (NFA), remain under legal dispute. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s potential role in reviving these charges is unproven, and the decision lies with the legal authorities. Despite his responsibility as deputy prime minister to maintain the unity government, Zahid’s speech highlighted the party’s need to protect its identity and electoral prospects ahead of the 2026 general election.
His remarks may not signal a break from Anwar but rather a reminder of Umno’s ambitions. As Umno president, Zahid must rally his members, who will ultimately determine the party’s future role in the government. The timing of his remarks, coupled with his pending legal proceedings, could invite scrutiny, suggesting either a strategic pre-election move or an indication of evolving political dynamics between Anwar and Zahid.
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