Muda today criticised Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for saying that Najib Abdul Razak was a victim of "selective and political prosecution" in his speech at the recent 2022 Umno general assembly.

In a statement, Muda secretary-general Amir Abd Hadi said it was irresponsible for Zahid to make such a statement as he is the deputy prime minister, which effectively makes Zahid the country's second top leader.

"His statement created the impression as if...