GEORGE TOWN: Umno Youth members from across the country will gather at the Bukit Mertajam court on Friday (Aug 22) to show solidarity with their chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh, who will be facing legal proceedings.
Penang Umno Youth chief Mohd Hilmi Elias said the wing would be joined by counterparts nationwide at 8am that day.
"We believe Dr Akmal is fighting for the people and our country's future. Our presence is not just a show of personal support but also a manifestation of Umno Youth’s commitment to defend justice and truth.
“We urge Malaysians, especially in Penang, to join us in this show of support," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dr Muhamad Akmal will be charged at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate’s Court this Friday with making statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public, the Attorney General’s Chamber has reportedly said.
Akmal also confirmed that he had received police notification that he would be charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (intentionally causing public panic and breaching the public peace) and would appear in court in Bukit Mertajam, Penang on Friday.
