Summary
- Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied reports of growing tensions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- Zahid said their relationship remains strong both personally and officially.
- He also rejected claims that Cabinet meetings had become shorter because of strained relations.
- Zahid reaffirmed BN’s commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of the current parliamentary term.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, September 7 — Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied Sunday that his relationship with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had become strained.
Saying there were no problems between them personally or officially. Zahid also rejected reports that recent Cabinet meetings had been shortened because of tensions between the two leaders.
The Barisan Nasional chairman said the coalition would honour its commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of the current parliamentary term, in line with an Umno General Assembly resolution.
He said maintaining political stability was important for investor confidence, foreign investment and Malaysia’s economic growth.
