Dewan Rakyat (Lower House)In officeUnited Malays National OrganisationPerak · Bagan DatukMember of the Dewan Rakyat
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Profile
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Minister of Rural and Regional Development. Since 2018, he has led the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the Barisan Nasional coalition. A long-serving parliamentarian, he has represented the Bagan Datuk constituency since 1995 and previously held various cabinet positions, including Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Defence. Throughout his career, he has been a central figure in Malaysian politics, though his tenure has been marked by significant legal challenges and corruption investigations.
Details
- Born
- 1953-01-04 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Bagan Datuk, Perak, Malaysia
- Education
- University of Malaya, University of Putra Malaysia
- Career
- Banker, marketing executive, corporate director, political secretary