Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
In short
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and the chairman of the Barisan Nasional coalition. He is currently in the news regarding discussions over Barisan Nasional candidates for the upcoming Melaka polls.
Who they are now
He serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Rural and Regional Development. He has also been the president of UMNO since 2018.
Why they are in the news
He is trending due to a meeting at Parliament involving discussions over Barisan Nasional candidates for the Melaka polls, as well as his statements on reducing reliance on foreign workers.
An example of their work
He has overseen discussions regarding the extension of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) from Banting to Masjid Tanah. He is also implementing measures under the 13th Malaysia Plan to prioritise local jobs over foreign labour.