Two Umno parliamentarians have openly called for Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to take leave pending the outcome of his 46 criminal charges.

Speaking with Malaysiakini, Arau MP Shahidan Kassim and Jempol MP Mohd Salim Mohd Sharif urged Zahid to temporarily vacate the Umno presidency amidst the exodus of Umno lawmakers and leaders over the week...