Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh was elected Merlimau assemblyman in 2021 with a majority of 3,248 votes, retaining the Umno stronghold for BN comfortably. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh is in a straight fight against a Pakatan Harapan candidate as he seeks a second term as the Merlimau assemblyman.
The Umno firebrand, who has been a major proponent of a Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional pact, is only being challenged by Rahayu Hamzah of Amanah.
The seat comprises 70% Malay voters, followed by Chinese (17%) and Indians (11%).
Akmal was elected the Merlimau assemblyman in 2021 with a majority of 3,248 votes, retaining the Umno stronghold for BN.
