Is this the end for Dr Akmal?

By Joceline Tan

The Umno Youth leader will be the headline of the Umno general assembly that is coming on the heels of a disastrous showing in Sabah and with little sign that it has regained Malay support.

THE year 2026 started well for Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Joceline Tan

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