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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘He came uninvited': Umno Youth chief mocks Tengku Zafrul's exit, urges him to quit Cabinet too
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has yesterday urged Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz to also resign from his Cabinet post if he wishes to jump ship to PKR. In a Facebook post, Dr Akmal sarcastically applauded Tengku Zafrul's move and said the departure is much welcomed by Umno members. 'He should have resigned as a minister as well,' he wrote, referring to an attached link to the news of Tengku Zafrul's announcement. 'And to PKR, may you accept Tengku Zafrul's application to join PKR, which would then serve as proof of the 'loyal' friendship between Umno and PKR.' Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul said he has resigned from Umno and announced plans to apply for membership in political ally PKR. The investment, trade and industry minister is also vacating his seat on the Umno Supreme Council as well as his position as its Kota Raja division chief. Dr Akmal claimed that Umno members have been overjoyed by the news of Tengku Zafrul's announcement. 'He came uninvited, and his departure is not mourned. Umno is a party for all of us,' he wrote. Tengku Zafrul previously said that he had joined Umno back in 1997. He served as CIMB Group chief executive for six years before resigning from his post after being appointed senator and the country's finance minister in 2020. He had contested the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the 15th general election but was defeated by Parti Amanah Negara's Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘He came uninvited': Umno Youth chief mocks Tengku Zafrul's exit, urges him to quit Cabinet too
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has yesterday urged Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz to also resign from his Cabinet post if he wishes to jump ship to PKR. In a Facebook post, Dr Akmal sarcastically applauded Tengku Zafrul's move and said the departure is much welcomed by Umno members. 'He should have resigned as a minister as well,' he wrote, referring to an attached link to the news of Tengku Zafrul's announcement. 'And to PKR, may you accept Tengku Zafrul's application to join PKR, which would then serve as proof of the 'loyal' friendship between Umno and PKR.' Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul said he has resigned from Umno and announced plans to apply for membership in political ally PKR. The investment, trade and industry minister is also vacating his seat on the Umno Supreme Council as well as his position as its Kota Raja division chief. Dr Akmal claimed that Umno members have been overjoyed by the news of Tengku Zafrul's announcement. 'He came uninvited, and his departure is not mourned. Umno is a party for all of us,' he wrote. Tengku Zafrul previously said that he had joined Umno back in 1997. He served as CIMB Group chief executive for six years before resigning from his post after being appointed senator and the country's finance minister in 2020. He had contested the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the 15th general election but was defeated by Parti Amanah Negara's Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Great, now quit as minister, Akmal urges Tengku Zafrul
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said Tengku Zafrul Aziz had come uninvited into Umno. PETALING JAYA : Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged Tengku Zafrul Aziz to step down as investment, trade and industry minister following his resignation from Umno. Akmal welcomed Tengku Zafrul's departure from Umno, describing it as 'great news' for the party but demanded that Tengku Zafrul relinquish his Cabinet post. 'He should resign as minister as well,' he said in a Facebook post. 'And to PKR, I hope you can accept Tengku Zafrul as a member to prove how 'loyal' you are in your friendship with Umno. 'Umno members are overjoyed with this news. He came (into Umno) uninvited and his departure is not regretted,' said the Merlimau assemblyman. Earlier this evening, Tengku Zafrul said he submitted his letter of resignation as an Umno member today and will be applying to join PKR. Citing 'compatibility and suitability', he said he decided to leave the party after seeking advice from friends within and outside Umno, including party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The senator was previously an Umno Supreme Council member and also headed the Kota Raja Umno division. Speculation of his departure from Umno had started since December last year.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Akmal fires back at ‘narrow-minded' Melaka DAP rep
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh urged DAP assemblyman Kerk Chee Yee to reflect on his own party. PETALING JAYA : Dr Akmal Saleh has hit back at Ayer Keroh assemblyman Kerk Chee Yee after the latter challenged the Umno Youth chief to become a 'leader for all Malaysians'. Akmal said he was already a leader 'for all races', citing the way he has helped his constituents of various backgrounds equally, regardless of their skin colour, ethnicity or religion. 'I have no issues with the Chinese or Indians. In fact, I help everyone equally, regardless of their race,' he said in a video posted on Facebook. 'My issue is when some leaders try to disturb my religion and my race, (which have special privileges) enshrined in the Federal Constitution. I would be a coward if I don't defend my religion and race from such leaders. 'I have issues with leaders like (Kerk) who are narrow-minded and keep on threatening the racial harmony that we share,' the Melaka executive councillor said. Akmal, the Merlimau assemblyman, also parried Kerk's jab on being a 'narrow factional voice', urging the DAP man to reflect on his own party. 'Look in the mirror so that DAP would become a (party that champions) all races by respecting the sensitivities in this country. Before asking others to respect you, please respect what's enshrined in the constitution.' Earlier, Kerk challenged Akmal to rise above the politics of race and religion and become a leader for all Malaysians, saying the Umno man's past remarks had been 'divisive and regressive'. The Melaka legislative assembly's deputy speaker said Akmal should offer a vision for inclusive leadership instead of playing the same old card of ethno-religious provocation. Kerk also called for the Umno man to look to Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh as an example of how an Umno leader could govern inclusively.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
DAP rep challenges Akmal to rise above racial politics
Melaka DAP publicity secretary Kerk Chee Yee criticised Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh for making 'divisive and regressive' statements. PETALING JAYA : DAP's Kerk Chee Yee has challenged Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to rise above the politics of race and religion and become a leader for all Malaysians. Kerk, who is the Melaka DAP publicity secretary and Ayer Keroh assemblyman, criticised Akmal for remarks that he said were 'divisive and regressive'. 'For the past two years, Akmal has found himself increasingly in the headlines, not for policies that unite, but for statements that polarise the people,' he said in a statement. 'Akmal had recently chided a few politicians, including myself, urging us to 'understand history' when we stated that Malaysia belongs to all Malaysians – a fact protected by our Federal Constitution since the nation's formation,' Kerk added. He also referred to a resolution passed by 15 DAP branches in Melaka, which urged Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) not to field candidates who were 'extreme' in the next state election. While they mentioned no names, the push against 'divisive' politicians appears to be aimed at the outspoken Akmal. 'Akmal (however) responded by stating that Umno will go all out to fight DAP, should DAP contest any state seat in the Jasin parliamentary constituency,' Kerk said. Akmal is assemblyman for Merlimau, one of the five state seats under Jasin in Melaka. The remaining four state seats are Bemban, Rim, Serkam and Sungai Rambai. Ethno-religious provocation 'At a time when Malaysia stands at a critical crossroad, facing economic uncertainty, frayed social cohesion, and a youth generation crying out for hope and opportunity, it is deeply disappointing that the Umno Youth chief appears more intent on playing the tired card of ethno-religious provocation instead of offering a vision of inclusive leadership,' Kerk said. He urged Akmal to look to Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh as an example of how an Umno leader could govern inclusively. 'Since taking office as chief minister in April 2023 under the unity government in the state, he has adopted a no-nonsense approach to governance, preferring action over rhetoric,' Kerk said. He added that Akmal, who 'has passion, youth, and a platform', now faced a clear choice. 'Will he use these assets to divide or to unite? The youth of Malaysia, regardless of race or religion, are not looking for leaders who shout louder; they are looking for those who think deeper,' he said.
