Amanah Youth Moves To Ease Akmal Dap Tensions Offers To Mediate

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Amanah Youth has stepped forward to defuse the escalating tensions between Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and DAP Youth, offering itself as a mediator to restore unity among partners in the unity government.
Its national chief, Hasbie Muda, said the strength of the coalition lies in political maturity, wisdom in handling differences, and the ability to find common ground despite varying ideologies.
“Differences of opinion are normal in a coalition of diverse ideologies. But when these differences diverge from the spirit of consultation and turn into open attacks, it only harms our larger nation-building agenda,” he said in a statement today.
Hasbie stressed that Amanah Youth is ready to act as a bridge between the two youth wings by facilitating respectful dialogue and organising joint programmes to instil mutual respect, strengthen patriotism, and focus on service to the people.
ADSHasbie also reiterated that maintaining camaraderie in nation-building should remain a shared priority, even when ideological differences arise.
“We invite all youth wings in the coalition to return to the dialogue table and jointly hold programmes that promote patriotism, respect, and service to the people,” Hasbie added.
“Love for the country should be translated through education, community work, and civil discourse, not through threats or insults.”
Flag wars
The call comes amid recent public exchanges between Umno Youth and DAP Youth leaders, after a hardware shop in Kepala Batas, Penang, flew the Jalur Gemilang upside-down.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal SalehEarlier today, Penang DAP Youth called on its national leadership to cut ties with Akmal and accused the Umno Youth chief of acting against the coalition government’s inclusive principle after the Merlimau assemblyperson led a protest against the hardware store yesterday. Kedah DAP also made a similar call.
Although police had confirmed an investigation into the incident and urged all parties to be patient, Akmal persisted in leading a group of Umno Youth members to gather in front of the implicated store, with Bersatu Youth members also joining the protest.
Earlier today, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke directed all party youth representatives to file reports against Akmal over the issue.
He said Akmal’s “intimidation and bullying” had worsened tensions. - Mkini

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