Akmal threatens to sue netizen over ‘stolen funds’ claim

The former Merlimau assemblyman, Dr Akmal Saleh, has threatened legal action against a netizen who accused him of stealing and using stolen funds for charitable purposes. Dr Akmal demanded that the netizen, who goes by the username Shafii Halid, issue a public apology within two hours of his Facebook post being published. He emphasized that differing opinions should be respected, but making accusations and demeaning assistance given to the people is not acceptable.

Dr Akmal, who is also the Umno Youth chief, shared screenshots of the netizen's Facebook profile and his comments in the comment section. He also responded to Shafii's comment, stating that the accusation was defamatory and that he had recorded Shafii's details.