PETALING JAYA: Umno has approved the unconditional return of former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, former vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed the reinstatement of the trio’s party memberships in a Facebook post on Friday night (April 17) following a leadership meeting in Melaka.
Hishammuddin previously stated he was ready to return if his suspension was lifted and had reportedly submitted an application to the party president. Khairy had also reportedly submitted an appeal letter after being sacked in January 2023.
Meanwhile, Syed Hamid, who quit Umno for Bersatu in 2018, recently expressed his intention to rejoin. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously stated that doors remained open to former members wishing to return.
A total of 6,252 former members were readmitted through the Gagasan Rumah Bangsa initiative. The council also amended membership rules to allow online registration, aimed at easing recruitment among youths.
Regarding rising living costs driven by fuel price hikes and global inflation, Umno urged its-led states to increase targeted assistance for affected communities.
The party also announced programmes for its 80th anniversary from May 1 to 5 in Kuala Lumpur, including conventions, education congresses and entrepreneurship events.
