Zahid says he respects Dr M’s age but not his opinions

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed a statement from former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad which likened his party to a “fly”.

The deputy prime minister has the grace to respect his elders but noted that it does not equate to valuing what they say.

“We should show him respect – he is of a certain age – but…