Zahid turns emotional during Umno briefing

Strong support: Umno delegates at the special briefing in Kuala Lumpur. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi could not hold back his tears when he spoke about his incarcerated party comrade, Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

“My heart breaks when I look at the crowd and the person who was always with us is not here today,” said the Umno president, his voice choked with emotion.