Akmal is acting alone, analysts say of KK Mart ham sandwich row

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PETALING JAYA: The recent KK Mart ham sandwich controversy should not be tied to Umno, as it appears to be the work of a lone individual within the party, say analysts.

Syaza Shukri from International Islamic University Malaysia said Dr Akmal Saleh, the Umno Youth chief, tends to project himself as a vocal defender of Malay-Muslim sensitivities.

“Akmal is just being Akmal by trying to show that Umno is still somehow looking out for the Malay community,” she told FMT.

Syaza said Umno Youth appeared to be taking up the issue for political advantage despite the party’s position in the unity government.

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