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Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has announced his resignation as a Melaka state executive councillor (Exco), effective next week.

Rumours of Khairy's return to the party began circulating in October, with some reports suggesting that he had received Zahid’s "blessing" to re-enrol as a member.

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan attends the opening of the 2025 Umno General Assembly (PAU 2025), which runs from Jan 14 to 17, at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) today. Photo by Bernama

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Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech at the Political Symposium in the Digital Era 2026 on the first day of the 2025 Umno General Assembly, which runs from Jan 14 to 17, at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) today. Photo by Bernama

Deputy Prime Minister and Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the Sesi Dialog Hati Nurani at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) today. Photo by Bernama

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said he will abide by the decisions made by Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the positions he currently holds. Bernama FILE PIX

The defamation suit filed by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok against Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will proceed to trial after mediation efforts failed to result in an amicable settlement.

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today at KLIA2 after returning from Shanghai.