Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (born 1953) is the 14th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was born in Bagan Datuk District on 14 January 1953.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi served as Minister of Defence (2009–2013), Minister of Home Affairs (2013–2018), Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (2015–2018) and member of the Dewan Rakyat.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was educated at Universiti Malaya.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi married Hamidah Khamis. He is recorded as following Islam.
The entry appears in 17 languages, placing Ahmad Zahid Hamidi among the politics names followed well outside Malaysia.
