UMNO AGM | Zahid says unaware if more charges coming over TH; Umno 'hoping for the best' with Najib pardon

 

Tabung Haji probe

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has not received any official information on the possibility of other party leaders being arrested in relation to probes on Tabung Haji.

At a press conference on the sidelines of the Umno annual general meeting today, the BN chairperson said the party has no objections to providing its cooperation to the MACC if there is solid evidence for prosecutorial action.

Najib pardon

Zahid, who is also the deputy prime minister, said Umno is “hoping for the best” outcome following an upcoming Federal Territories Pardons Board hearing on Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be freed from jail.

“I am confident in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's discretion and wisdom (that) will determine a key decision, which is His Majesty’s prerogative to announce,” Zahid added.

The pardons hearing for Zahid’s Umno presidency predecessor is expected to be held tomorrow, which also marks the beginning of Umno’s main body AGM.

N Sembilan royal rumble

Zahid also commented on the ongoing dispute surrounding Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim’s claim that he was forced to sign a document affirming Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s removal as the state ruler.

The Umno president said he intends to meet with Ismail (above) during the AGM to seek clarification regarding the latter’s claim, reiterating that he has no clear details on the matter thus far as he was not present when the document was signed. - Mkini