“Hidup UMNO, not hidup Anwar” – Dr Akmal Criticises Newspaper, Calls for Apology Over Headline Error

Akmal reaffirmed in his post that there were no chants of “Hidup Anwar” at PAU 2026 and cautioned the media outlet to apologise or face legal action.

“If you want to sell news, sell something truthful, not something defamatory!”

It did not take long for the media outlet to issue a formal apology, which was shared on its social media platforms.

In its apology, the newspaper explained that due to the audio translation, the chant sounded like “Hidup Anwar” when it was, in fact, “Hidup UMNO”. The subtitle also reflected the incorrect translation. Regardless, the post with the inaccurate headline has since been taken down.

In his latest Facebook post, Akmal acknowledged the apology but commented, “Shame on you.”