Zahid says Khairuddin is lying, Khairuddin challenges Zahid to 'sumpah laknat'

PETALING JAYA: Umno president hopeful Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) has accused former Umno division leader Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan of lying about him "begging" to meet with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"Wabillahi Watallahi (an Islamic oath). I never begged and I did not ask to see Tun Dr Mahathir," said Zahid in a statement.