KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has resigned from his post a Melaka executive council member. When speaking at the Umno Youth assembly, Dr Akmal said that his resignation would take effect next week. The Merlimau assemblyman said he was stepping aside from his post as Melaka exco to “fight DAP to the end”. Dr Akmal also shared that he had discussed his resignation with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof, and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Akmal had also previously hinted at stepping down from his post as Umno Youth chief after his same comments drew a negative reaction from the Umno president.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 09:08 UTC