KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he will meet Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to seek clarification over his combative remarks after his resignation as a Melaka executive committee member. On a separate matter, Ahmad Zahid said Dr Muhammad Akmal's proposal to cooperate with PAS was merely a suggestion, adding that only the top Umno leadership can make the decision. "He can present his suggestion to the Umno supreme council when we hold a meeting," he said. In his policy speech, Dr Muhammad Akmal proposed the formation of a "tekad ummah (community resolve)", beginning with cooperation between Umno and PAS and welcomed participation from other Malay-based parties. The Umno Youth chief said this was not for political gain but arose from a sense of responsibility as Malays needed to be united.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 14:19 UTC