Candidate · P75 Bagan Datuk (2022)
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Overall due diligence
High complexity
Enhanced due diligence required
Records show the most senior tier of office (Deputy Prime Minister, UMNO president, BN chairman, cabinet minister) combined with unresolved legal matters — a discharge not amounting to acquittal still under challenge in the courts — so enhanced due diligence is warranted.
Electoral resilience
High
Recorded as winning Bagan Datuk in seven consecutive general elections from 1995 to 2022 under UMNO/BN. The majority collapsed from 14,830 in 1995 and 12,539 in 2004 to 348 in 2022.
Political continuity
Stable
Same party and coalition throughout the recorded results; the only recorded change is movement from opposition leader in 2018-2019 to Deputy Prime Minister in the post-2022 unity administration.
Integrity signal
Concern
Records show serious charges filed — 45 to 47 counts over Yayasan Akalbudi funds and 40 bribery charges over a visa scheme — but no conviction. The Yayasan Akalbudi charges ended in a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in September 2023, and the 40 bribery charges ended in acquittal in September 2022.
Financial / corporate
Partial
Records document pre-political directorships and chairmanships, but no company-registry, asset-declaration, credit or bankruptcy checks are covered.
How much due-diligence attention each area needs — not a finding of wrongdoing.
Deputy Prime Minister, UMNO president, BN chairman and cabinet minister — the highest recorded office tier.
Documented roles spanning party presidency, coalition chairmanship, cabinet and negotiations with MCA, MIC and Perikatan Nasional.
As rural and regional development minister he announces development allocations and has publicly addressed reported arrears of RM259.5 million to contractors across 112 JALB projects.
Records list pre-political bank, GLC and listed-company directorships and chairmanships, and Yayasan Akalbudi funds are the subject of the recorded charges.
Two sets of criminal charges on record plus a live constitutional challenge by the Bar Council to the discharge decision, taken to the Federal Court.
Charges were filed but the recorded outcomes are an acquittal and a discharge not amounting to an acquittal; no conviction appears in the records.
No asset, tax, credit or beneficial-ownership records are provided; the only financial records are the charge descriptions and funding announcements.
Coverage is dominated by the criminal cases and by coalition and seat-allocation disputes, largely in single-source reporting.
Reported charges of 12 counts of criminal breach of trust, eight of corruption and 27 of money laundering involving tens of millions of ringgit of Yayasan Akalbudi funds; an earlier report described 45 counts involving RM114 million at arrest in October 2018.N27N44N26N42
Status: Discharged not amounting to an acquittal on 4 September 2023 after the prosecution sought to stop proceedings to investigate further; no conviction recorded.
Reported 40 bribery charges linked to a visa scheme and seven charges of allegedly receiving bribes while home minister from 2013 to 2018.N43
Status: Acquitted by the High Court on 23 September 2022.
The Bar Council applied to challenge the discharge decision and sought a declaration that it was null and void; a three-judge Federal Court panel allowed his and the Attorney-General's appeal against permission for the review to proceed, finding new constitutional questions of public interest.N25N24
Status: Ongoing appellate litigation; outcome of the review itself not recorded.
The records show a politician at the top of Malaysian public life: Deputy Prime Minister, rural and regional development minister, UMNO president and BN chairman, holding the Bagan Datuk seat across seven consecutive general elections with a sharply narrowing majority in 2022. They also show serious criminal charges over Yayasan Akalbudi funds and a visa scheme, both of which ended without conviction — an acquittal in 2022 and a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in 2023 that the Bar Council is still challenging in the courts. Beyond the election results, the criminal case reporting and encyclopaedic descriptions of his career, the public record provided is thin: there are no company-registry, asset, credit or court-registry checks, so financial and corporate exposure remains open. Attention is high on litigation, procurement interface and PEP exposure, and enhanced due diligence should focus on confirming the current legal status and on registry-level corporate and asset verification rather than on the political record.
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No specific promises found in credible reporting yet.
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi was born on 1953-01-14 in Bagan Datuk District.
“date of birth: 1953-01-14; place of birth: Bagan Datuk District”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi studied at the University of Malaya and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1976, later receiving a PhD in communication from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2008.
“Before venturing into politics, Ahmad Zahid studied at Sekolah Izzuddin Shah before continuing at University of Malaya for his bachelor's degree. He graduated in 1976.”
According to Wikipedia, before entering politics Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was a director of Bank Simpanan Nasional (1995-1998) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad, and was also chief executive officer of Kretam Holdings Berhad and chairman of Tekala Corporation Berhad, Seng Hup Berhad and Ramatex Berhad, becoming chairman of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad in 1999.
“He then became one of the directors of Bank Simpanan Nasional (1995–1998) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). During his corporate career, he was a marketing executive for Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), executive director for Scandinavian Motors Sdn Bhd, chief executive officer of Kretam Holdings Berhad, chairman of Tekala Corporation Berhad, Seng Hup Berhad and Ramatex Berhad. In 1999 he became the chairman of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB).”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of Minister of Defence, 2009–2013.
“position held: Minister of Defence; start: 2009-04-10; end: 2013-05-16”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister's Department after the 2008 election, Minister of Defence in the April 2009 cabinet reshuffle, and Minister of Home Affairs in 2013.
“In the April 2009 cabinet reshuffle, Zahid was appointed Minister of Defence by Prime Minister Najib Razak. He was able to retain his parliamentary seat of Bagan Datok in the 2013 election, although with a decreased majority. He was appointed Minister of Home Affairs in 2013, replacing Hishammuddin Hussein, who took Zahid's previous position at the Ministry of Defence.”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of Minister of Home Affairs, 2013–2018.
“position held: Minister of Home Affairs; start: 2013-05-16; end: 2018-05-09”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, 2015–2018.
“position held: Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; start: 2015-07-29; end: 2018-05-10”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi became UMNO president after winning the 2018 party leadership election, is leader and chairman of Barisan Nasional, and served as Leader of the Opposition from July 2018 to March 2019.
“In the 2018 UMNO leadership election, Zahid gained more votes than his rivals, Khairy Jamaluddin and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, making him the new President of UMNO and also the first Leader of the Opposition from BN coalition.”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, from 2022.
“position held: Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; start: 2022-12-02”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of member of the Dewan Rakyat for Bagan Datuk (Barisan Nasional), from 2022.
“position held: member of the Dewan Rakyat; electoral district: Bagan Datuk; parliamentary group: Barisan Nasional; start: 2022-11-19”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of Minister of Rural and Regional Development, from 2022.
“position held: Minister of Rural and Regional Development; start: 2022-12-03”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia alongside Fadillah Yusof in December 2022 and has served as rural and regional development minister since 2022.
“After BN formed a coalition government with Pakatan Harapan and other regional parties, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia alongside Fadillah Yusof in December 2022, making him the first person to be appointed to this position twice, under two different administrations.”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi was educated at Universiti Malaya.
“educated at: Universiti Malaya”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi held the position of member of the Dewan Rakyat for Bagan Datuk (Barisan Nasional).
“position held: member of the Dewan Rakyat; electoral district: Bagan Datuk; parliamentary group: Barisan Nasional”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi was a member of Barisan Nasional.
“member of political party: Barisan Nasional”
According to Wikidata, Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi was a member of United Malays National Organisation.
“member of political party: United Malays National Organisation”
Arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, acquittals and pardons as reported by credible sources. Each item is marked with its stage — a charge is not a conviction — and outcomes are listed where reported.
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on 18 October 2018 and charged in court the following day with 45 counts of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering involving RM114 million of Yayasan Akalbudi funds.
“On 18 October 2018, Zahid was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and charged in court the following day on 45 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT), abuse of power and money laundering involving a total of RM114 million (about US$27.4 million) funds of Yayasan Akalbudi.”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was acquitted by the Malaysian High Court on 23 September 2022 of 40 bribery charges linked to a visa scheme and seven charges of allegedly receiving bribes while he was home minister from 2013 to 2018.
“On 23 September 2022, Zahid was acquitted by the Malaysian High Court of 40 bribery charges linked to a visa scheme, and seven charges for allegedly receiving bribes when he was home minister from 2013 to 2018.”
According to Wikipedia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on 4 September 2023 obtained a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on the remaining cases related to Yayasan Akalbudi.
“On 4 September 2023, Zahid received a dismissal not amount to acquittal on the remaining cases related to the Yayasan Akalbudi.”
Sinar Harian reported that on 4 September 2023 judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah granted Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on the 47 charges after allowing the prosecution's request to stop the proceedings in order to investigate the case further.
“Pada 4 September 2023, Hakim, Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah kini Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan memberi perintah DNAA kepada Presiden UMNO berhubung kes berkenaan.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that the High Court allowed the Attorney General's application to postpone the Bar Council's judicial review proceedings challenging the prosecution's decision to discontinue the Yayasan Akalbudi misappropriation case involving Ahmad Zahid.
“Mahkamah Tinggi di sini membenarkan permohonan Peguam Negara untuk menangguhkan prosiding semakan kehakiman Badan Peguam yang mencabar keputusan pihak pendakwaan menghentikan kes penyelewengan dana Yayasan Akalbudi melibatkan Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that on 8 October a three-judge Federal Court panel granted Ahmad Zahid and the Attorney General leave to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision allowing the Bar Council to commence judicial review of the decision to discontinue the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.
“Pada 8 Oktober lalu, panel tiga hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan memberi kebenaran kepada Ahmad Zahid dan Peguam Negara untuk merayu keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan yang membenarkan Badan Peguam memulakan semakan kehakiman bagi mencabar keputusan pendakwaan untuk menghentikan kes rasuah Yayasan Akalbudi.”
Sinar Harian reported that a three-judge Federal Court panel chaired by Datuk Seri Hashim Hamzah allowed Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Attorney-General to appeal against the decision permitting the Bar Council's judicial review to proceed, finding the case raised new constitutional questions of public interest.
“Panel tiga hakim dipengerusikan Datuk Seri Hashim Hamzah membenarkan dua permohonan kebenaran merayu selepas mendapati kes berkenaan membangkitkan persoalan perlembagaan baharu yang mempunyai kepentingan awam.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that the High Court granted Ahmad Zahid a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) on 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi, after the prosecution informed the court that the Attorney General's Chambers intended to discontinue proceedings to review new evidence.
“Mahkamah Tinggi membenarkan untuk dilepaskan tanpa dibebaskan (DNAA) itu selepas pihak pendakwaan memaklumkan mahkamah bahawa Jabatan Peguam Negara berhasrat menghentikan prosiding itu terhadap Ahmad Zahid bagi meneliti bukti-bukti baharu.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi faced 47 charges - 12 of criminal breach of trust, eight of corruption and 27 of money laundering - involving tens of millions of ringgit of Yayasan Akalbudi funds.
“Mengikut pertuduhan, Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah tersebut berdepan 47 pertuduhan iaitu 12 daripadanya membabitkan pecah amanah, lapan rasuah dan 27 pengubahan wang haram melibatkan puluhan juta ringgit dana milik Yayasan Akalbudi.”
Sinar Harian reported that the Bar Council applied to challenge the discharge decision, seeking a court declaration that it was null and void.
“Badan Peguam kemudiannya memohon untuk mencabar keputusan tersebut dengan memohon deklarasi mahkamah bahawa keputusan berkenaan terbatal serta tidak sah.”
Allegations and investigations as reported by credible outlets. An allegation is not a finding; read each with its stage and source.
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed the importance of transparency in Felcra project management, including giving participants easily understood explanations of production performance, management costs and the basis for calculating profit distribution.
“Beliau turut menekankan kepentingan ketelusan dalam pengurusan projek dengan memastikan peserta diberikan penerangan yang mudah difahami mengenai prestasi pengeluaran, kos pengurusan dan asas pengiraan agihan keuntungan.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said allegations the ministry overspent by RM2.1 billion arose from comparing actual expenditure with the original allocation without accounting for subsequent approved adjustments.
“Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said allegations that the ministry had overspent by RM2.1 billion arose from comparisons between actual expenditure and the original allocation, without taking into account subsequent approved adjustments.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said an additional allocation of RM10 million was given to the Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence to strengthen skills training.
“peruntukan tambahan RM10 juta diberikan kepada Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence untuk memperkukuh latihan kemahiran”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said RM468 million in assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) had benefited 28,386 people in Melaka.
“RM468 juta bantuan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) telah memanfaatkan 28,386 rakyat Melaka”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 15 projects under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) worth RM24 million were part of the Melaka allocation, involving four new projects and one continuation project.
“15 projek di bawah Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) bernilai RM24 juta melibatkan empat projek baharu dan satu projek sambungan.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 44 development projects costing RM79.12 million were being carried out in Melaka in 2026, comprising 16 new projects and 28 continuation projects.
“Sebanyak 44 projek pembangunan dengan kos RM79.12 juta telah dilaksanakan di Melaka merangkumi 16 projek baharu dan 28 projek sambungan tahun ini.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government allocated RM79.12 million to carry out 44 development projects in Melaka this year, comprising 16 new projects and 28 continuation projects, including nine rural road (JALB) projects worth RM22.05 million.
“ALOR GAJAH - Kerajaan memperuntukkan RM79.12 juta bagi melaksanakan 44 projek pembangunan di Melaka merangkumi 16 projek baharu dan 28 projek sambungan pada tahun ini, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Ahmad Zahid yang juga Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah berkata antara peruntukan utama ialah bagi melaksanakan sembilan projek Jalan Luar Bandar (JALB) bernilai RM22.05 juta melibatkan satu projek baharu dan lapan projek sambungan.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid, as Chairman of the National TVET Council, said TVET participation rose from 127,000 when he took the post four years earlier to 587,000 in 2026.
“Ahmad Zahid yang juga Pengerusi Majlis TVET Negara berkata, jumlah penyertaan dalam program TVET meningkat daripada hanya 127,000 orang ketika beliau memegang jawatan itu empat tahun lalu kepada 587,000 orang pada 2026.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid said an additional allocation of RM10 million to the Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence should be utilised, alongside the Melaka 2026 TVET Carnival involving 32 employers with 2,232 job vacancies.
“"Peruntukan tambahan RM10 juta kepada Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence dan penganjuran Karnival TVET Negeri Melaka 2026 yang menghimpunkan 32 majikan dengan tawaran 2,232 jawatan kosong perlu dimanfaatkan bagi tujuan itu," katanya.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced Felcra Berhad's Interim 2/2026 distributable profit of RM190.6 million for nearly 72,000 participants across 734 projects, up RM63.7 million or 50.2 per cent from Interim 1.
““Dengan penuh kesyukuran, saya mengumumkan bahawa jumlah keuntungan boleh agih Interim 2 Tahun 2026 bagi projek-projek peserta Felcra Berhad di seluruh Malaysia ialah sebanyak RM190.6 juta.”
Bernama reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced FELCRA Bhd's second interim distributable profit for 2026 of RM190.6 million, up RM63.7 million (50.2 per cent) from the RM126.9 million distributed in July, covering May to August 2026 and benefiting nearly 72,000 participants across 734 projects.
“MELAKA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced FELCRA Bhd’s second interim distributable profit for 2026, amounting to RM190.6 million.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had previously said Ab Rauf Yusoh would continue serving as Melaka chief minister if the coalition and Perikatan Nasional won the state election.
“BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously said Rauf would continue serving as chief minister if the coalition and Perikatan Nasional won the state election.”
Kosmo reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed BN will contest all 28 Melaka state legislative assembly seats with its Perikatan Nasional partners, with UMNO contesting 18 seats, MCA four seats and MIC one seat.
“UMNO bertanding 18 kerusi, MCA empat kerusi dan MIC satu kerusi. Selain daripada itu ialah rakan-rakan dalam PN.”
Kosmo reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as BN chairman, said BN would propose Ab. Rauf Yusoh to continue as Chief Minister of Melaka if the coalition wins the 16th Melaka state election on 14 November, adding that the proposal is subject to the discretion of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.
“Kita tidak mendahului kuasa-kuasa yang ada pada Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka, tetapi saya sebagai Pengerusi BN akan mencadangkan nama Ab. Rauf untuk meneruskan khidmat beliau di Melaka.”
Sinar Harian reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said BN supports the government expanding the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) to other political parties regardless of government or opposition blocs, describing the move as a good development giving all elected representatives room to meet constituents through the allocations provided.
“Ini satu perkembangan yang baik dan kita menyokong CSA berkenaan.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid said Barisan Nasional would contest 23 seats in the Melaka state election, comprising 18 under UMNO, four under MCA and one under MIC, with the remaining five seats contested by Perikatan Nasional.
“Bagi PRN Melaka kali ini, BN bertanding di 23 kerusi, membabitkan UMNO (18), MCA (empat) dan MIC (satu), manakala baki lima kerusi ditandingi Perikatan Nasional (PN).”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid said the dispute over seat allocation was settled amicably, with MCA given two additional seats to contest four Melaka state legislative assembly seats, and that MCA would not boycott the Melaka state election as previously claimed.
“Sebaliknya, MCA telah diberikan empat kerusi dan ini merupakan manifestasi kebersamaan dalam BN," katanya.”
FMT reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said BN supports the confidence and supply agreement signed between the government and opposition MPs and that such arrangements should ideally be extended to other parties.
““This is a positive development and we support the CSA,” he told reporters at the nomination centre for the Tanjung Bidara seat in Ayer Keroh this morning. “Ideally, the CSA should be extended to other parties.””
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was speaking in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman when he said the party had handed the mandate to the voters and hoped to form the Melaka state government.
“Timbalan Perdana Menteri itu berkata, mandat sepenuhnya diserahkan kepada rakyat untuk menentukan kerajaan yang bakal dibentuk selepas pilihan raya.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid said he would propose Ab. Rauf Yusoh to continue as Melaka chief minister if Barisan Nasional wins the mandate to form the state government.
“saya sebagai Pengerusi Barisan Nasional akan mencadangkan bahawa Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rauf akan terus menjalankan khidmat sebagai Ketua Menteri Melaka, insya-Allah”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid said Barisan Nasional would contest all 28 Melaka state assembly seats, with UMNO fielding 18 candidates, MCA four and MIC one, and the remainder contested by strategic allies.
“UMNO bertanding 18 kerusi, MCA empat kerusi dan MIC satu kerusi, manakala selebihnya ditandingi rakan-rakan strategik kita.”
Sinar Harian reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the coalition together with its Perikatan Nasional strategic partners would contest all 28 state legislative assembly seats in Melaka, with UMNO contesting 18 seats, MCA four and MIC one.
“Beliau turut mengesahkan BN bersama-sama rakan strategik Perikatan Nasional (PN) bertanding di keseluruhan 28 kerusi DUN pada PRN Melaka kali ini, dengan menyifatkannya sebagai manifestasi kebersamaan.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid confirmed BN together with its partner Perikatan Nasional will contest all 28 state seats in the Melaka election, with UMNO contesting 18 seats, MCA four seats and MIC one seat.
“He also confirmed that BN, together with its strategic partner Perikatan Nasional (PN), would contest all 28 state seats in the Melaka election, describing this as a manifestation of togetherness.”
Bernama reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid said he would propose Ab Rauf's name to the Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri for Ab Rauf to continue as Chief Minister if BN wins the 16th Melaka state election.
““We will not pre-empt the powers vested in the Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri, but as BN chairman, I will propose Ab Rauf's name for him to continue serving in Melaka.”
The Vibes reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is the Barisan Nasional Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister.
“accompanied by BN Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi”
Sinar Harian reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, identified as the Barisan Nasional chairman, escorted the BN candidate for the DUN N02 Tanjung Bidara seat to the nomination centre in Melaka for the state election.
“Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mengiringi calon Barisan Nasional bagi kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) N02 Tanjung Bidara, Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, ke pusat penamaan calon di Dewan Datuk Kapt (B) Hj. Ab Karim, Kompleks JAPERUN Tanjung Bidara sempena Pilihan Raya Negeri Melaka hari ini.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is the chairman of Barisan Nasional and led BN supporters accompanying Ab Rauf to the Tanjung Bidara nomination centre.
“Ab Rauf, the incumbent Tanjung Bidara assemblyman, was accompanied by Barisan Nasional (BN) supporters led by its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to Dewan Datuk Kapt (B) Hj Ab Karim at the Tanjung Bidara Japerun Complex in Alor Gajah.”
The Vibes reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was absent from the signing ceremony of the Confidence and Supply Agreement and was photographed meeting opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin in the hours afterwards.
“Conspicuously, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was absent from the signing ceremony. Hours later, a photograph emerged of Zahid meeting Wawasan president and opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who commands the loyalty of many Bersatu MPs.”
Bernama reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had just returned from an official working visit to Beijing and Tianjin and used a meeting with a Chinese delegation in Putrajaya to follow up on matters discussed there, expressing hope that Malaysia-China relations would be further strengthened.
“"As it happened, I have just returned from my official working visit to Beijing and Tianjin, so there was much to share and follow up on from the meetings that took place there," he said.”
Focus Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi viewed the follow-up meeting between UMNO and MCA positively, while Wee Ka Siong described it as far from positive.
“A subsequent meeting took place UMNO and MCA. Zahid viewed it positively but Wee remarked it as being far from positive.”
Focus Malaysia reported that Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi presented the nomination letter confirming Jasmine Lok Huey Yee as the BN candidate for the Bandar Hilir state seat.
“Lok’s candidacy was confirmed with the presentation of her nomination letter by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as Barisan Nasional chairman and Deputy Prime Minister, said MCA's dissatisfaction over the announcement of BN candidates for the Melaka state election would be discussed and resolved collectively before nomination day on Oct 31.
“The issue of MCA’s dissatisfaction over the announcement of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka State Election will be discussed and resolved collectively before nomination day on Oct 31, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.”
Sinar Harian reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said MCA would contest two state assembly seats in the Melaka state election, a decision reached after MCA's top leadership met, so that BN represents all ethnic groups.
“Pengerusi BN, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, keputusan itu dicapai selepas MCA mengadakan mesyuarat kepimpinan tertinggi parti berkenaan.”
Astro Awani reported that BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said MCA had agreed to accept the seats allocated to it and would contest two state assembly seats in the Melaka state election, with BN giving MCA room to represent the Chinese community in the state assembly.
“Pengerusi BN, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata MCA bersetuju menerima kerusi yang diperuntukkan kepada parti itu untuk ditandingi pada PRN berkenaan.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who chairs the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council, said an additional RM10 million allocation was given to Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence to strengthen skills training and produce workers matching industry needs.
“Dalam pada itu, Ahmad Zahid berkata bagi pembangunan modal insan, peruntukan tambahan RM10 juta diberikan kepada Melaka TVET Centre of Excellence untuk memperkukuh latihan kemahiran dan melahirkan tenaga kerja yang memenuhi keperluan industriAhmad Zahid yang juga Pengerusi Majlis Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) Negara”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid presented cheques for FELCRA Berhad's distributable interim profits for 2/2026 amounting to RM190.6 million.
“Ahmad Zahid menyampaikan cek cura keuntungan boleh agih FELCRA RM190.6 juta pada Khamis.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid said the use of the title 'Dr.' by Ab. Rauf Yusoh follows confirmation from the Senate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia that the Melaka chief minister was to receive a Doctor of Business Administration degree.
“Ahmad Zahid turut menjelaskan penggunaan gelaran ‘Dr.’ pada nama Ab. Rauf adalah berikutan pengesahan daripada Senat Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) bahawa Ketua Menteri Melaka itu bakal menerima Ijazah Doktor Pentadbiran Perniagaan (DBA).”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's press secretary Fadzmel Fadzil said arrears of interim payments to contractors and landowner compensation for the JALB programme reached RM259.503 million across 112 projects as of 30 September.
“Beliau berkata, tunggakan bayaran interim kepada kontraktor dan pampasan kepada pemilik tanah mencecah RM259.503 juta, membabitkan 112 projek setakat 30 September lalu.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had not yet signed the appointment letters for the BN candidates, leaving it to the MCA president to settle any candidate not agreed upon.
““There is still an opportunity if any candidate is not agreed upon because I have not signed the letter of appointment. So it is up to the MCA president to do so,” he said.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid said FELCRA had also been directed to provide special assistance to B40 participants involved in the replanting programme, with priority before Aidilfitri, while awaiting returns from the farms.
“Pada perkembangan sama, beliau berkata, FELCRA juga diarahkan menyediakan bantuan khas kepada peserta kategori B40 yang terlibat dalam program tanam semula sepanjang tempoh menunggu tanaman mengeluarkan hasil.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said Felcra Berhad must identify the causes of projects recording low returns and prepare an improvement plan with clear targets, including replanting for ageing trees and correcting operational weaknesses such as delayed harvesting, uncollected fruit and unscheduled fertilising.
“"Projek yang berdepan masalah pokok berusia memerlukan perancangan penanaman semula, sementara kelemahan operasi mesti diperbetulkan segera dan secara menyeluruh," katanya semasa berucap pada Majlis Pengisytiharan Agihan Keuntungan Interim 2/2026 Projek-Projek Peserta Felcra Berhad di Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC) di sini, semalam.”
Sinar Harian reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government aims to produce more highly skilled motorcycle mechanics through TVET, with existing training centres including GiatMara Bagan Datuk playing a role and a Malaysia China Institute (MCI) to be built there to train students in electric and conventional motorcycle technology from China.
“Kerajaan mahu melahirkan lebih ramai mekanik motosikal berkemahiran tinggi menerusi Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) bagi memenuhi permintaan industri permotoran yang semakin berkembang.”
Sinar Harian reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had directed FELCRA Berhad's management to fully bear tuition fees until completion of studies for children of FELCRA participants who obtained all A's in SPM or a CGPA of 4 in STPM.
“"Saya mengarahkan pengurusan FELCRA menanggung sepenuhnya yuran pengajian sehingga tamat pengajian bagi mereka yang memperoleh semua A dalam SPM atau PNGK 4 dalam STPM."”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi directed Felcra to identify the causes of projects with low returns and to prepare improvement plans with clear targets, including replanting for ageing trees and correcting operational weaknesses.
“Justeru, beliau mahu Felcra mengenal pasti punca projek yang mencatatkan pulangan rendah dan menyediakan pelan penambahbaikan berserta sasaran yang jelas.”
Bernama reported that Ahmad Zahid said he wanted FELCRA to provide special assistance to B40 participants in replanting programmes during the period before new crops yield returns, particularly ahead of Aidilfitri, and directed FELCRA to identify the causes of low-return projects and develop improvement plans with clear targets while cutting wastage and practising prudent procurement.
““Cost savings must come from reducing wastage and practising prudent procurement. For projects that continue to yield low returns, I want FELCRA to identify the causes and develop improvement plans with clear targets,” he said.”
Sinar Harian reported that Ahmad Zahid said TVET fields offer premium pay opportunities, including motorcycle maintenance and repair, with a minimum salary of RM3,500.
““Gaji minimumnya ialah RM3,500. Inilah yang harus direbut oleh anak-anak muda,” katanya.”
Contested 7 elections, won 7.
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE15 (2022) | P75 Bagan Datuk | UMNO · BN | 16,578 39.6% | Won by 348 |
| GE14 (2018) | P75 Bagan Datuk | UMNO · BN | 18,909 51.4% | Won by 5,073 |
| GE13 (2013) | P75 Bagan Datok | UMNO · BN | 17,176 53.3% | Won by 2,108 |
| GE12 (2008) | P75 Bagan Datok | UMNO · BN | 13,115 55.7% | Won by 2,692 |
| GE11 (2004) | P75 Bagan Datok | UMNO · BN | 17,049 79.1% | Won by 12,539 |
| GE10 (1999) | P72 Bagan Datok | UMNO · BN | 12,938 60.9% | Won by 4,617 |
| GE9 (1995) | P72 Bagan Datok | UMNO · BN | 17,646 86.2% | Won by 14,830 |
Official gazetted results via the Malaysian Election Corpus (grade A record).
Collected automatically from credible outlets and Wikipedia, then cross-checked: Verified items match the official record, Confirmed items were reported by two or more different outlets, and single-source items are one outlet’s report. Partisan and anonymous claims are never shown.
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