{
  "id": 5904019,
  "title": "Zahid rubbishes claims of growing tensions with Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-rubbishes-claims-of-growing-tensions-with-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/06/zahid-rubbishes-claims-of-growing-tensions-with-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed reports of growing tensions between him and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Bloomberg's allegations of deteriorating relations, citing sources, were debunked by Zahid, who stated that Cabinet meetings still conclude at 1pm as scheduled. The Deputy Prime Minister, also the Umno president, affirmed that his relationship with DAP Secretary-General Loke Siew Fook remains excellent. Zahid clarified that the reported tension arose from BN's decision to contest against Pakatan Harapan in Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. He emphasized that the party would honor its commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of the 15th Parliament's term, despite DAP's calls for institutional reforms by year-end. Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin had previously suggested that trust between Anwar and Zahid had reached an all-time low, but Anwar has rejected these claims as Khairy's personal opinion.",
  "summary": "The Umno president also denies reports that Cabinet meetings are shorter than usual because of their strained ties.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy PM Zahid denies growing tensions with PM Anwar.",
    "Cabinet meetings still conclude at 1pm as scheduled.",
    "Tension stemmed from BN contesting against PH in state elections."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zahid rubbishes claims of growing tensions with Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-rubbishes-claims-of-growing-tensions-with-anwar-5907385",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:52:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zahid dismisses claims of rift with Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-dismisses-claims-of-rift-with-anwar",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:16:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Zahid Denies Rift With Anwar, Reaffirms BN’s Commitment To Ensuring Political Stability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/general-zahid-denies-rift-with-anwar-reaffirms-bna-s-commitment-to",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:34:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zahid denies rift with Anwar, reaffirms BN’s commitment to political stability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-denies-rift-with-anwar-reaffirms-bns-commitment-to-political",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:43:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}