Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied reports that his relationship with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has become increasingly strained amid a public dispute over ministerial funding and electoral manoeuvring.

Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said the federal administration, including cabinet meetings, continued to run smoothly.

“I have no problem either personally or officially. What is important for BN, as one of the components in the unity government, is...