Dr Solehin Saleh maintains family ties despite political rivalry with brother

Dr Solehin Saleh, a candidate for the Bersama party in the Bemban state constituency, maintains a close personal relationship with his brother, Dr Akmal, despite their opposing political affiliations.

Solehin explained that his family follows a principle of leaving political identities at the door when they gather at home. Instead of discussing politics, the brothers focus on daily life and family matters, such as their respective hobbies of raising tilapia fish and pygmy goats.

Solehin entered politics in 2018 with the Bersatu party before leaving it following the Langkah Sheraton political shift. He later joined Amanah before joining Bersama, which he describes as a moderate platform for diverse communities. While he acknowledged that his brother's popularity helped draw initial media attention to his candidacy in August, he noted that voters have spent the last three months getting to know him through his own personal efforts and community work.

The upcoming election in Bemban features a four-way contest where Solehin faces the incumbent, Dr Yadzil Yaakub, along with Rabaie Ab Hamid and Abd Halim Said. Residents in the area have raised concerns regarding local issues such as healthcare access, job opportunities, and the lack of sports complexes for young people. Solehin aims to win the seat but leaves the final decision to the voters on 14 November.