DAP orders nationwide police reports, accuses Umno Youth of scaring off local traders and subverting law with Kepala Batas protest

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DAP condemned Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Salleh for leading a protest against a shopkeeper in Kepala Batas over an upside-down flag incident, despite police warnings. DAP criticized the act as bullying and intimidation, especially as the shopkeeper had apologized and was under investigation. They also condemned the disregard for police warnings and the disruption of public order. DAP instructed its youth wings to lodge police reports against Akmal for criminal intimidation, intentional insult, statements conducing to public mischief, and causing harassment. While emphasizing respect for the flag, DAP stressed that threats and bullying are not the solution.