{
  "id": 6717299,
  "title": "Zahid emotional as he recalls eight years leading Umno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/zahid-emotional-as-he-recalls-eight-years-leading-umno",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1530455/zahid-emotional-he-recalls-eight-years-leading-umno"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shed tears while reflecting on his eight years leading the party, which were marked by hardship and trials that tested his strength. Zahid recounted how Umno experienced various ups and downs during that time, with deep wounds that left scars, yet each challenge made the party stronger and more resilient. \"Eight years steering this sacred party,\" Zahid said in his policy address at the 2026 Umno General Assembly. \"Eight years filled with hardship and tribulations. There were ups and downs, and deep wounds that cut into the heart.\"\n\nDespite the challenges, Zahid emphasized that Umno remained unwavering in its pursuit of Putrajaya. The struggle was not motivated by greed for power, benefits, or wealth, but by a noble aspiration outlined in the Blue Malaysia Agenda to ensure the welfare of the people and the nation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi became emotional when he recalled his eight years at the helm of the party, which were marked by hardship and bitter experiences that tested his resilience.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emotional recalling eight years leading Umno",
    "Umno faced hardships, ups and downs, deep wounds during Zahid's tenure",
    "Zahid emphasized Umno's pursuit of Putrajaya, Blue Malaysia Agenda"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}