PETALING JAYA: Umno has approved the unconditional return of its 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 their party memberships in a Facebook post following the party’s leadership meeting in Melaka last night.
Hishammuddin previously expressed that he was ready to return to Umno should his suspension be lifted and had reportedly submitted an application to rejoin the party.
Khairy had also reportedly submitted a letter of appeal after being sacked in January 2023.
Meanwhile, Syed Hamid quit Umno to join Bersatu in 2018, stating that he had lost belief in the party. However, he, too, had recently expressed his intention to rejoin the party.
Party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously stated that doors remained open to former members who wished to return to the party.
The supreme council also amended party membership rules to enable online registration, aimed at easing recruitment, particularly among youth.
In light of rising living costs driven by fuel price hikes and global inflation linked to the Iran conflict, Umno urged states led by the party to step up targeted assistance for affected communities.
The party announced key programmes for its 80th anniversary celebration from May 1 to 5 in Kuala Lumpur, including conventions, education congresses and entrepreneurship events.
Additionally, special engagement sessions will be held for Umno Youth and Puteri wings with new members during the celebration week.
The council also approved hybrid branch-level meetings for party wings, allowing both physical and online participation in non-election years.
