As Umno Youth marks its 77th anniversary, its chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, called on the wing to uphold the courage to defend its principles, while a predecessor of his, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, cautioned that courage must be tempered with wisdom.

In a Facebook post, Akmal said a nation’s strength could be seen in its youth, particularly when they dared to stand by their principles and press on despite challenges.

“Youth are not moulded by comfort. Youth are shaped by...