State polls: Umno Youth ready to work with other youth wings

Umno Youth is ready to fight and be committed to working together with the youth wings in the government in the state elections, including in seats that the party is not contesting.

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh (above) said he would ensure the Umno Youth election machinery worked hard to ensure victory for candidates from parties in the government.

“Given that the 15th general election just took place a few months ago, the preparation this time is more or less the same, there are only a few portfolios that we want to focus on.

“We will also work together with other youth wings from parties in the government,” he told reporters after the Pentas Anak Muda Madani programme in Bukit Mertajam yesterday.

Also present were PKR Youth chief Adam Adli Abd Halim and his deputy Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

Commenting on the programme, Akmal said it was the first time that BN and Pakatan Harapan shared the same stage, demonstrating the spirit of unity and commitment of both parties to fight together for the state polls.

He said that although it was still 'awkward' for him to share the stage with Harapan Youth, he hoped that it would benefit the people and political parties in the government.

“Today, history is created for the BN and Harapan youth wings because, for the first time, we are sharing the same stage at the national level, and so far, we have seen encouraging support from the grassroots. We hope this spirit will continue until the polling day on Aug 12,” he said.

- Bernama