Anwar Ibrahim and Zahid Hamidi refute claims made by Dr Mahathir of secret UMNO-PH pact for GE15

FAQCHECK TEAM

University of Wollongong KDU Malaysia: Sophiya Ariena Binti Zainal Abidin, Yeow Lishen, Foo Mei Hui & Ng Seen Xuan

ANGLES OF COVERAGE

1. Dr Mahathir insists Anwar-Zahid pact is true, despite denials from both leaders.
2. Dr Mahathir is “Father of Diversion of Issues”, says Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
3. Zahid denies allegations of a secret pact between him and Anwar.
4. Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim was displeased with Tun Dr Mahathir’s statement of him forming a bond with UMNO.
5. Anwar stated that Dr. M is slandering him in regards to the alleged secret pact between him and Zahid.

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