Akmal wants to meet 'stupid' protesters who burned PM's image
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh is joining the chorus of those trying to rally the public against student protesters who set fire to an image of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
In a Facebook post last night, Akmal called the protesters stupid and rude - and challenged them to a meeting.
'If you're not satisfied with my statement, I can arrange a...
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