Zahid says he will soldier on

Not backing down: Dr Ahmad Zahid and Umno Deputy President Tan Seri Mohamad Hasan (second right) during a meeting with Umno members in Kuala Terengganu.Together with them are (from left) Umno vice-presidents Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid and Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is sticking to his guns in continuing to lead Umno despite calls for him to go on leave.

“That (going on leave) is not an option for me.