PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli has speculated that the appointment of Hishammuddin Hussein as a special functions minister does not bode well for Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's political ambition.

Speaking to Malaysiakini soon after the announcement was made, Rafizi described the move as being tantamount to Hishammuddin securing a direct endorsement from his cousin, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak...