The No.2 seat has his name on it


Then and now: Dr Ahmad Zahid was a student leader when studying in Universiti Malaya. He is seen here with a photograph of his undergraduate days and a framed report from ‘The Star’ shortly after he was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister.

DATUK Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi turned 65 last Thursday. But as he settled down to chat with The Star two days before his birthday, he said he is not big on celebrating birthdays.

“Nothing special, 4th of January comes every year,” he said, gesturing with his hand to depict a wave that comes and goes.

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