Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was today granted an audience with the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar at Istana Pasir Pelangi, here.

Ahmad Zahid, who arrived at Istana Pasir Pelangi at about 11.10am, spent about an hour with the Sultan before leaving the istana at 12.10pm.

Also seen at the istana was Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also UMNO vice-president, is scheduled to have lunch with members of the Johor UMNO Liaison Body at a hotel in the city.

He is also expected to attend a gathering with Johor UMNO members this afternoon.