Akmal Saleh’s brother to contest Bemban at upcoming Melaka polls
THE elder brother of UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will contest the Bemban state seat under Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) in the upcoming Melaka state election, putting the siblings on opposing political paths. Dr Muhammad Solehin ...
Dr Muhammad Solehin Saleh, the elder brother of UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, has announced his candidacy for the Bemban state seat in the upcoming Melaka state election. The 40-year-old will contest under Parti BersAMA Malaysia, joining 15 other candidates announced by the party at a ceremony in Batu Berendam. Among the other Bersama candidates are Datuk Ruzayhiman Jenal for Kuala Linggi and Muhamed Arman Akil Abdul Talib for Rembia.
Dr Solehin, who was previously a councillor with the Jasin Municipal Council, maintains that his political differences with Akmal have not strained their relationship, emphasizing the stronger bond of their family ties. He dismisses rumors of falling out, stating that their mother supported both him and Akmal, and that they have shared many hours of political and community work together.
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