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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) speaks during the launch of the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026-2030 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, May 7, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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By Anis Zalani
Thursday, 07 May 2026 3:29 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today dismissed opposition criticism over a recent entertainment event in Bukit Bintang as mere politicking.
He said PAS had not done differently when it was previously part of the government and held positions of power.
“Whatever the government does, it is all deemed to be wrong by the opposition. However, when they (PAS) were part of the government and held positions of power, they did not actually perform any better than what is being done now.
“I believe we should not apply such measures or standards. In any case, the authority to appoint ministers lies with the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim),” he told reporters after officiating the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026-2030 here today.
This comes after Selangor PAS Youth chief Muhammad Hafizuddin Muhammad Zai urged Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to be held accountable over the organisation of a music festival.
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