Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has come to Lim Guan Eng’s defence following a viral report alleging that the latter said Perikatan Nasional would destroy temples in Penang if the coalition were to come to power.

Zahid, who is also the BN chairperson, said the report was based on an old event and was purportedly circulated to smear Lim’s name.

“I have read the report...