Malaysia Proposes World TVET Council With China As Permanent Host

TIANJIN, China, October 16 2026, Malaysia has proposed the establishment of a World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, with China serving as its permanent host, to enhance global cooperation in skills development and workforce training. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the proposed council would provide a lasting […]

China Supports Malaysia’s Proposal to Establish World TVET Council

TIANJIN, China, October 16 2026, China has agreed in principle to Malaysia’s proposal to establish a World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid said the agreement was conveyed by Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang and Education Minister Huai Jinpeng during […]

Ahmad Zahid: BN to Defend 21 Melaka Seats, Open to Talks on Remaining Seven

BEIJING, October 15 2026, Barisan Nasional (BN) will defend all 21 seats it won in the previous Melaka state election while remaining open to negotiations over the seven seats held by other parties, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid stressed that BN would not relinquish any of its 21 seats […]

Pribumi Centrality Key To Stability, Racial Harmony – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 2026, The principle of Pribumi centrality must be upheld as an important trust to ensure stability and harmonious relations among the various races in the country, said UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid said this concept, founded on a sense of trust and responsibility, is a key […]

Blue Malaysia Agenda To Chart Malaysia’s Path If UMNO, BN Return To Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 2026, UMNO and Barisan Nasional (BN) will unveil the “Blue Malaysia Agenda” to chart the country’s path towards 100 years of independence should the coalition return to Putrajaya, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The UMNO president said the agenda went beyond a “blue wave”, reflecting aspirations to build a […]

Grand Collaboration’ Proposed To Avoid Detrimental Political Clashes – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 2026, A proposal for the formation of a “Grand Collaboration” through political understanding (Tafahum Siyasi) among the country’s political party coalitions has been put forward to avoid political clashes that would be detrimental to the ummah and the nation, said UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the […]

UMNO To Begin Formal Talks On Melaka Polls Cooperation After Assembly Dissolution

KUALA LUMPUR, August 30 2026, UMNO will begin formal negotiations on possible cooperation with any party for the Melaka state election after the state legislative assembly is dissolved, said its president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh would lead the negotiations. “We have entrusted the […]

Malaysia Aims To Surpass RM50 Bln In Medical Device Exports By 2030 – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 2026, Malaysia should aim to surpass RM50 billion in medical device exports by 2030, up from RM34.54 billion recorded last year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the export target was one of three ambitions proposed to measure the country’s progress in developing its medical technology (MedTech) […]

Ahmad Zahid Congratulates UMNO Youth On 77th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, August 26 2026 UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today extended his 77th anniversary greetings to UMNO Youth and urged the movement to remain relevant among the younger generation. In a Facebook post, the Deputy Prime Minister said changing times had brought new challenges to UMNO Youth, including technological developments, changing […]