Umno Youth must be involved in drafting BN’s election manifesto, says Akmal

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh emphasized during his closing remarks at the Umno Youth assembly in Kuala Lumpur today that his wing should be included in drafting Barisan Nasional's (BN) election manifesto. Akmal stressed that the youth vote is crucial for Umno, but current exclusion from manifesto drafting would hinder their ability to appeal to young voters.

He argued that Umno Youth members, being professionals, workers and civil servants, are in direct contact with young people and possess firsthand knowledge of their concerns. "We want the youth vote, but Umno Youth is not involved in drafting the manifesto. It cannot be like that," Akmal declared at the event held alongside the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.