World · Malaysia Bureau
Zahid clarifies Anwar relationship, says wife was student
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim served as his mentor, clarifying instead that it was his wife who studied under Anwar.
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Ahmad Zahid made the clarification in response to suggestions about a teaching relationship between himself and the Prime Minister. The Deputy Prime Minister stated that any educational connection was between Anwar and his spouse, not himself. "It is my wife who learnt from him," Zahid said, addressing the matter directly. The comments appear aimed at setting the record straight regarding the nature of the relationship between the two senior government figures. Zahid's statement underscores the distinction between personal and professional associations within Malaysia's political leadership, particularly given the public interest in how key government figures are connected.