Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi attends Umno Youth assembly

His attendance follows an invitation from Umno Youth after its representatives attended the Pas Muktamar last week

NURUL HUDA HUSAIN
By  NURUL HUDA HUSAIN
10 Sep 2026 10:30am
Afnan Hamimi (front, third from left) attends the 2026 Umno Youth General Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) . -Photo / ROSLI TALIB
Afnan Hamimi (front, third from left) attends the 2026 Umno Youth General Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) . -Photo / ROSLI TALIB

KUALA LUMPUR – Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden’s presence at the 2026 Umno Youth General Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) today has drawn attention.

The Alor Setar Member of Parliament arrived at about 9am before joining the procession into the hall alongside Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh.

Afnan confirmed on Wednesday that he would attend the assembly following an invitation from the Umno Youth wing.

He said the invitation came after Umno Youth representatives attended the Pas Muktamar last week.

The 2026 Umno General Assembly is being held over four days from Wednesday to Saturday.

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