JASIN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he attempted to sabotage the Madani government over the status of rural development projects in Sabah and Sarawak.

Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, maintained that his remarks on the suspension or cancellation of letters of acceptance for the projects were factual.

He added that he was prepared to produce official documents to prove his claims.

"I had no such intention (to sabotage the government). Whether the projects have been postponed or cancelled, the fact remains that there were instructions to cancel all SSTs that have been or are due to be issued.