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Has Zahid hijacked Anwar’s administration?

Jan 17, 2023
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By: Murray Hunter and John Berthelsen

Seven weeks into Malaysia’s unity administration, a sideshow is emerging that risks overshadowing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim himself as his wingman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a breathtaking high-wire act as deputy prime minister.

The 70-year-old Zahid is running with his own agenda and is somehow suddenly benefitin…

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