I quit Melaka exco to honour grassroots' voices, says Akmal


Akmal says he gave up a RM25,000 exco salary to stand by principle and grassroots voices.

KINABATANGAN: Principle and duty to the grassroots were the main reasons Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh resigned as a Melaka state executive councillor, says the Umno Youth chief.

He added that leadership required accountability and the courage to make difficult decisions when the rakyat’s voice had been clearly expressed.

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