Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he will abide by the decisions made by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the positions he currently holds.
He said this was because both parties had previously selected him to contest as a Malacca assemblyperson and to serve as the state executive councillor for rural development, agriculture and food security.
“Insya-Allah, let us wait… because whatever it is, I believe the authority lies with the Malacca chief minister, as he chose me as an exco member, and therefore I must comply and also follow what has been said.
“And the authority of the (Umno) president is that of a party president who chose me to represent the party to contest in the (state) election.
“So, these are two individuals whose consent and views I need to obtain before I announce anything,” he told reporters when met outside the Malacca Court Mediation Centre today.
He was attending the mediation process following a defamation suit filed against him in 2024 by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok.
Debt of gratitude
Meanwhile, Akmal, in a post on Facebook, said his intentions and heartfelt thoughts had been conveyed to Rauf at the Chief Minister’s Office this afternoon.
He said Rauf was the individual responsible for introducing Umno’s struggle to him since his days as a student leader and had taught him much about leadership and the spirit of struggle.
“Thank you, I am unable to repay, one by one, the services and knowledge you have given me. I am proud to be able to serve alongside you,” he said.
The media had previously reported that Akmal had hinted at stepping down from the two positions he currently holds after his call for Umno to withdraw from the coalition government was rejected by Zahid.
- Bernama
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