Umno's top official has acknowledged that former party member Khairy Jamaluddin wants to rejoin ahead of the upcoming regional polls. Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki told reporters on Monday his organization remains receptive to applications and awaits formal documentation from the ex-lawmaker. He made the remarks following an automotive industry event at Bukit Jalil Stadium.
The former Rembau representative and health minister reportedly intends to return before Sabah holds state elections late next month. Sources indicate party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has approved the move after Khairy approached him during a wedding celebration. The politician, widely known by his initials KJ, apparently discussed his plans during their informal conversation at the social gathering.
Khairy stated on his podcast last year that multiple organizations had approached him but he declined their invitations, maintaining his loyalty to Umno despite his previous departure from the party. Reports suggest senior leadership has already given its consent for his anticipated comeback to the political organization he once served.
The former Rembau representative and health minister reportedly intends to return before Sabah holds state elections late next month. Sources indicate party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has approved the move after Khairy approached him during a wedding celebration. The politician, widely known by his initials KJ, apparently discussed his plans during their informal conversation at the social gathering.
Khairy stated on his podcast last year that multiple organizations had approached him but he declined their invitations, maintaining his loyalty to Umno despite his previous departure from the party. Reports suggest senior leadership has already given its consent for his anticipated comeback to the political organization he once served.
