With critics purged, is Zahid looking to retain Umno presidency?

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KUALA LUMPUR – Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi looks set to retain his top position within the party, according to sources who expect him to defend the post uncontested in party polls that must be held by May next year.

They point to the “internal purge” the party is undertaking, as well as an expected amendment to its constitution to be in line with the anti-hopping law to remove members, even if they are elected lawmakers, who disobey party directives.

The party insiders say one obvious sign that Zahid will defend the president’s post, despite Barisan Nasional’s dismal performance in the 15th general election – and even with his baggage of 47 graft charges – is his appointment as deputy prime minister of the Pakatan Harapan-led unity government.

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