Zahid S Power Grab Umno First Everyone Else Last

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DECEPTION may be a timeless tool in politics, but Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is turning it into an art form.
As Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, he’s supposed to be the glue holding the coalition together. Instead, he’s playing favorites—and the cracks are showing.
Government and government-linked company (GLC) positions? Flooded with UMNO loyalists. Meanwhile, MIC and MCA are left out in the cold. These aren’t just oversights—they’re calculated moves that scream arrogance and entitlement.
MIC and MCA stood by BN through its darkest hours. And this is the reward? Zahid’s loyalty seems to extend only to his inner circle, leaving allies sidelined and insulted.
This isn’t just bad optics; it’s a betrayal of BN’s founding principles, mutual respect, equal representation, and shared responsibility.
When component parties are treated like second-class passengers, BN’s unity becomes a hollow slogan.
Zahid’s infamous “toys” remark—suggesting MCA and MIC leaders are throwing tantrums over lost perks—isn’t just dismissive but also downright disrespectful.
These parties aren’t begging for handouts; they’re demanding what they’ve earned, as well as dignity, recognition, and a real voice.
If Zahid wants to lead a coalition—not a one-man show—he needs to stop hoarding power and start sharing the table because right now, BN looks less like a coalition and more like UMNO’s personal playground.
And the spin doesn’t stop there.
Zahid claims UMNO meets with MCA and MIC leaders up to three times a week. But MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran was blindsided by that claim.
He says their last formal meeting was two years ago. Their most recent encounter? A national unity event three months ago.
So who’s telling the truth?
Zahid insists BN is united. But how do you resolve differences when no one’s even meeting? He says grassroots members want to stay in BN. But observers say his “research” is just self-made story.
Let’s not forget, under Zahid’s leadership, BN suffered a historic collapse in the 15th General Election (GE15). UMNO contested 120 seats. The party won just 27 but lost 93. That’s not a stumble, it’s a nosedive.
And many blame Zahid’s poor strategy and tone-deaf leadership.
UMNO, once the titan of Malaysian politics, is now limping. To survive, it must stop leaning on non-Malay voters as a crutch and start rebuilding trust with its own coalition partners.

Zahid’s outdated style and dismissive rhetoric have alienated allies and voters alike. It’s time for a reckoning.
If he truly believes he has grassroots support, let him prove it. Not with empty claims-but with a real, transparent survey. Because right now, UMNO isn’t just losing elections—it’s losing its soul. 
Frankie Tan
Kepong
The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of  MMKtT.
- Focus Malaysia

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