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Akmal, Umno and UG have much to learn from Singapore’s Lawrence Wong

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21, 2025: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) announced that Umno youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh is to face charges tomorrow for “disrupting public order” over a Facebook content.

Multi-racial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony wait in bated breath to whether he would appear in court in Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

It is baffling why the racial and religious bigoted Akmal had yet to be charged with threatening multi-racial Malaysians in an image of him wielding a samurai sword.

That is even a more serious and clear evidence of him threatening antional unity and harmong, violating the so-called Madani Unity Government (UG)’s 3R (Race, Religion, Royalty).

Umno’s Akmal makes a mockery of the 3R.

 FLASHBACK: A senator has asked why Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has yet to be investigated for sedition after posting a picture of himself holding a sword on Facebook. Akmal had posted the picture, taken during a recent trip to Japan, on March 14. The picture was captioned: “No matter what, we will not waver from our stance. Better to die standing than live kneeling.”

FLASHBACK: Lawyer and social activist Siti Kasim said: "I recently saw a TikTok video where he (Akmal) was seen calling the Malays to be ready. He was seen sharpening a parang ... this is something the police must act on.

"It is like he is instigating the Malays to create problems. Islam never teaches us all this," said Siti.

Perhaps, Akmal, Umno and UG should read what Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in response to racial and religious bigots:

Singapore — In response to a Malay political leader from a neighboring country who recently declared, “My love for my homeland, religion, and race is priceless,” Singapore’s Prime Minister was asked about the remark in Parliament today.

With a smile, he replied: “We welcome anyone to love their country, religion, or race - that’s not a problem. But in Singapore, what truly matters isn’t how much you claim to love, but how much you can contribute to the nation.

‘Priceless’ love won’t pay the bills - electricity, MRT fares, and HDB loans still require actual money.”

The Prime Minister added: “Here, whether Malay, Chinese, Indian, or any other community, love must be directed toward Singapore as one family.

“ If you overemphasize religion or race, you’re just reminding others, ‘I’m different from you.’ That kind of ‘love’ risks dividing society - and if so, we’d rather do without it.”

Closing with a hint of sarcasm, he said: “If someone insists their love is ‘priceless,’ by all means, they can keep it in their heart. But in Singapore, if that ‘love’ leads them to stir racial or religious tensions in public, our police and laws will remind them - while some things may be ‘priceless,’ fines and jail terms come with very clear price tags.

Well said. This really sum up the quality of leadership of two nations.

Umno will run amok if such an appointment is made in Malaysia.

No News Is Bad News reproduces below related news reports:

Akmal to face charge for ‘disrupting public order’ over Facebook content

FMT Reporters

The Attorney-General’s Chambers says Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh will be charged for making statements conducing to public mischief.

 Dr Akmal Saleh said police had informed him that he would be charged at the magistrates’ court in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, on Friday at 8am.

PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has decided to charge Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh over statements he made on his Facebook page, “Akmal Saleh”, which were said to disrupt public order.

In a statement, the AGC said it would proceed to charge Akmal under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for making statements conducing to public mischief.

However, it did not specify the Facebook content in question.

In a Facebook video, Akmal said police had informed him that he would be charged at the magistrates’ court in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, on Friday, at 8am.

He said he would cut short his trip to Mecca, after arriving there just yesterday, to face the charge against him.

Last Friday, it was reported that police had launched a probe into a viral Facebook video featuring Akmal making statements that were considered to be “hate speech” that could disturb public peace.

It was not clear which video is the subject of the investigation. However, in recent days, Akmal has posted videos concerning a Jalur Gemilang mishap at a Penang hardware store, where the national flag was hoisted upside down.

In one of Akmal’s videos, he said prosecutors had two days to charge the shop owner, failing which he said he would personally “teach this ‘Ah Pek’ (uncle) how to correctly put up a flag”.

The AGC also confirmed that Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham would be charged under the same section over remarks he made in a video posted on the TikTok account “alfah.channel.tv”.

Earlier, Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said the wing’s chief is expected to be charged at the magistrates’ court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow over a speech he delivered during a gathering outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters last month.

The AGC today said it had also decided to charge a woman named Siti Hajar Aflah Sharuddin under the same section as Akmal and Hilman, and S Chandrasegaran under the Communications and Multimedia Act for posting offensive content online.

“All charges will be brought before the magistrates’ court with the appropriate local jurisdiction in due course.”

In a statement, the AGC said it would proceed to charge Akmal under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for making statements conducing to public mischief.

However, it did not specify the Facebook content in question.

In a Facebook video, Akmal said police had informed him that he would be charged at the magistrates’ court in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, on Friday, at 8am.

He said he would cut short his trip to Mecca, after arriving there just yesterday, to face the charge against him.

Last Friday, it was reported that police had launched a probe into a viral Facebook video featuring Akmal making statements that were considered to be “hate speech” that could disturb public peace.

It was not clear which video is the subject of the investigation. However, in recent days, Akmal has posted videos concerning a Jalur Gemilang mishap at a Penang hardware store, where the national flag was hoisted upside down.

In one of Akmal’s videos, he said prosecutors had two days to charge the shop owner, failing which he said he would personally “teach this ‘Ah Pek’ (uncle) how to correctly put up a flag”.

The AGC also confirmed that Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham would be charged under the same section over remarks he made in a video posted on the TikTok account “alfah.channel.tv”.

Earlier, Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said the wing’s chief is expected to be charged at the magistrates’ court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow over a speech he delivered during a gathering outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters last month.

The AGC today said it had also decided to charge a woman named Siti Hajar Aflah Sharuddin under the same section as Akmal and Hilman, and S Chandrasegaran under the Communications and Multimedia Act for posting offensive content online.

“All charges will be brought before the magistrates’ court with the appropriate local jurisdiction in due course.”

Many Kuala Lumpur Businesses Hesitant to Fly Jalur Gemilang: Akmal’s Actions Discourage Patriotism

20 August, 2025

IN recent weeks, there has been much controversy over the display of the Jalur Gemilang.

Following this, I have received considerable feedback from businesses in Kuala Lumpur, especially in Bukit Bintang, that many are now hesitant to fly the national flag in conjunction with the forthcoming Merdeka Day.

Their reluctance stems from concerns, not from a weaker sense of belonging or diminished sense of patriotism.

Traders have assured me that they remain proud Malaysians and want to celebrate the National Day. However, they fear unintended mistakes such as the flag being hung slightly off-angle or blown upside down by the wind as seen in a recent viral case in Melaka.

Fear of sabotage’

They worry such accidents could be misinterpreted and attract unnecessary criticism. Some even fear sabotage attempts.

This is why many prefer to err on the side of caution by not flying the Malaysian flag at all unlike in previous years when they were much more enthusiastic in doing so.

This is unfortunate. Kuala Lumpur is the nation’s capital while Bukit Bintang is the heart of the city.

This is also where many Malaysians and tourists from all over the world converge. Not having as many flags fluttering like before sends the wrong signal about Malaysians’ sense of unity and pride.

Be that as it may, my team and I continue to appeal to traders and businesses to display the Jalur Gemilang. To support this, we will be distributing 1,200 more flags in Kuala Lumpur, especially Bukit Bintang by Aug 31 on top of the 2,300 that we have already distributed.

The real issue here lies not with our businesses but with opportunists who use the flag as a tool to create division. They are the ones who discourage Malaysians from openly displaying their patriotism. This runs against the true spirit of Merdeka.

Let us come together this Merdeka Day to show the world that the Jalur Gemilang continues to unite us. 

Source : Focus