Dr Akmal to make announcement on status tomorrow, says Zahid

Dr Akmal previously hinted at stepping aside from his post as Umno Youth chief after his call for Umno to withdraw from the unity government drew a negative reaction

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13 Jan 2026 05:20pm
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
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

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will make an announcement on his status Wednesday (Jan 14), says Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

“We met earlier and I have given him my advice. He will make an announcement tomorrow (Jan 14),” he said briefly when met by reporters after attending the Umno Patriotic School convocation programme held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Tuesday (Jan 13).

Dr Akmal previously hinted at stepping aside from his post as Umno Youth chief after his call for Umno to withdraw from the unity government drew a negative reaction from the Umno president.

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
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

On Monday (Jan 12), Dr Akmal said he will abide by the decisions made by Umno president and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the positions he currently holds.

Dr Akmal is also an exco member of the Melaka state government and Merlimau elected assemblyman.

Separately, Zahid said Umno will arrange a cooperation strategy on working with Bersatu, only if the situation requires it.

“The appropriate strategy will be drafted, if and only if, it is needed,” he said when responding to a question on the possible cooperation between the two Malay-based parties. - THE STAR

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