Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid confirms meeting with Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who hinted at stepping down from party and government posts.
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed a meeting with the party’s Youth chief later today.
The Deputy Prime Minister stated he did not know what decision Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh would make regarding his positions.
“He will meet me this afternoon,” Ahmad Zahid told reporters after an event here.
“I do not know what his decision will be regarding his position in the party and the government.”
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Dr Muhamad Akmal was reported yesterday saying he would abide by decisions made by Ahmad Zahid and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
He currently serves as the Merlimau state assemblyman and Melaka Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman.
Media reports indicated he hinted at stepping down after his calls for Umno to withdraw from the Unity Government drew a negative response from the party president. – Bernama
