Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (acting) Ahmad Zahid Hamidi A leadership election was held by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party on 30 June 2018.

Then-President Najib Razak stood down and was replaced by acting President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

[1] The nomination process started on 1 June 2018.

It was telecast on Astro Awani at 9.30 pm.

It featured the three prominent candidates, which are Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah and Khairy Jamaluddin.