HULU SELANGOR, May 8 ― The Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) statement that it will file a petition in the Election Court if Pakatan Harapan (PH) wins the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election was clearly issued to intimidate voters, said PH youth information chief Ammar Atan. He said if PN had solid evidence that there had been … Read more
APRIL 8 — Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh claimed that he was arrested in Kota Kinabalu on Friday (April 5). In a Facebook post, he said he was arrested at Kota Kinabalu police headquarters despite being scheduled to give his statement at the Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (April 6). … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Melaka police arrested a 68-year-old workshop owner yesterday for allegedly making death threats against Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh over his comments on the sale of controversial socks at a KK convenience mart. Melaka Tengah police chief assistant commissioner Christopher Patit said that the suspect was detained in … Read more
JASIN, March 26 — Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has lodged a police report following a death threat he received earlier today. Dr Muhamad Akmal, who is also Merlimau assemblyman and Melaka exco, lodged the report at around 5pm at the Jasin district police headquarters. “Although initially I was hesitant to do so, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Former minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz has hit out at Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh following the controversy on the issue of socks bearing the word “Allah” sold at a local convenience store. Advertisement She urged the government to stop such firebrand troublemakers within the ruling coalition who would … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today said the party will suspend a division leader from his movement accused of sexually assaulting a boy. Akmal, who is also the Merlimau assemblyman, said the matter will be discuss in a meeting before Hari Raya. “I have already brought this issue … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today advised the owners of the KK Mart convenience chain to “find another business,” suggesting the convenience chain will go under from his call to boycott it over the “Allah” socks row. Akmal, who is also the Merlimau assemblyman, said the boycott will … Read more
MARCH 9 ― The rise in anxiety among young people, fuelled primarily by a lack of self-awareness, is a pressing concern, especially amidst the backdrop of insecurity and societal pressures. Societal expectations weigh heavily on the shoulders of young individuals, as highlighted by a 2023 report by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK. This … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will strengthen the development of electronic sports (esports), which has high potential for the country’s economy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Its Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said that esports are also seen as capable of producing many industry players, including … Read more
JASIN, March 3 — The Melaka government is currently organising various sports and youth-related programmes throughout May, including the celebration of National Youth Day (HBN) 2024 and the national-level Fit Malaysia event. State Youth Development, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Committee chairman VP Shanmugam said this initiative is in line with the sports and youth … Read more
