I will announce decision on rejoining Umno in due time: KJ
Published: Nov 7, 2025 2:18 PM
Updated: 7:26 PM
Former minister and Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin said he would announce his decision on his rumoured return to Umno in due course.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a forum today, he said he would announce his decision to the media when the time comes.
“I’ve already mentioned it earlier. When the time comes for me to make an announcement and a decision, I will inform the media.
“I’m not sure yet,” he said when asked about the expected timing of the announcement.
Khairy spoke to the media on the sidelines of the “Reforming the Education System in the Age of AI and Empowering the Teaching Profession” forum, which was also attended by Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and former education minister Maszlee Malik.
Those sacked, suspended, welcome to rejoin
Akmal, meanwhile, welcomed Khairy and others who were also booted out of the party to return.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh
“I have already said that since my first year of becoming the Umno Youth chief. Umno is in a state where it cannot be divided. This Umno must be united.
“So, of course, any member who remains loyal and wants to believe in Umno’s struggle, we want to welcome their return to the party.
“Naturally, the party has its proper channels, and I believe that if we follow those channels accordingly, God willing, we welcome everyone - not just KJ.
“In fact, all those who were suspended, sacked, or who have remained loyal to the party without joining any other, or even those who may have joined another party but still feel that the spirit and calling of the struggle lie with Umno, you are most welcome!” Akmal said when met.
Last month, Berita Harian reported that Khairy may return to Umno before the Nov 29 Sabah polls.
Quoting an anonymous source, the daily reported that the former minister has already received the “blessing” of Umno’s leadership - most notably its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi - to rejoin the party.
“I have already said that since my first year of becoming the Umno Youth chief. Umno is in a state where it cannot be divided. This Umno must be united.
“So, of course, any member who remains loyal and wants to believe in Umno’s struggle, we want to welcome their return to the party.
“Naturally, the party has its proper channels, and I believe that if we follow those channels accordingly, God willing, we welcome everyone - not just KJ.
“In fact, all those who were suspended, sacked, or who have remained loyal to the party without joining any other, or even those who may have joined another party but still feel that the spirit and calling of the struggle lie with Umno, you are most welcome!” Akmal said when met.
Last month, Berita Harian reported that Khairy may return to Umno before the Nov 29 Sabah polls.
Quoting an anonymous source, the daily reported that the former minister has already received the “blessing” of Umno’s leadership - most notably its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi - to rejoin the party.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
The report said Khairy is also being considered as a candidate for the 16th general election in Kepala Batas, a seat previously held by the former prime minister and his father-in-law, the late Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Umno purge
Khairy, once touted as a potential Umno presidential candidate and a vocal critic of the party’s practices, was expelled on Jan 27, 2023.
The move was widely seen as a purge by Zahid against potential threats within Umno. Before his removal, Khairy sought to challenge him for leadership of the party.
Umno also dismissed its then supreme council member and former Tanjong Karang MP, Noh Omar, after he requested to be released from the party following a six-year suspension.
In a statement, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan announced that both were removed for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election, though the specific details of their offences were not disclosed.
Khairy has since defended his criticisms of Umno and said he would not appeal the decision, nor join any other political parties, citing his loyalty to Umno.
The report said Khairy is also being considered as a candidate for the 16th general election in Kepala Batas, a seat previously held by the former prime minister and his father-in-law, the late Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Umno purge
Khairy, once touted as a potential Umno presidential candidate and a vocal critic of the party’s practices, was expelled on Jan 27, 2023.
The move was widely seen as a purge by Zahid against potential threats within Umno. Before his removal, Khairy sought to challenge him for leadership of the party.
Umno also dismissed its then supreme council member and former Tanjong Karang MP, Noh Omar, after he requested to be released from the party following a six-year suspension.
In a statement, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan announced that both were removed for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election, though the specific details of their offences were not disclosed.
Khairy has since defended his criticisms of Umno and said he would not appeal the decision, nor join any other political parties, citing his loyalty to Umno.
Umno members
Several others were suspended for six years, including Sembrong MP Hishammuddin Hussein and then-Umno Youth deputy chief Shahril Hamdan Suffian - a close ally of Khairy.
Khairy has served as the youth and sports minister, science, technology, and innovation minister, as well as health minister.
He was directly involved in the development of the MySejahtera application and the procurement of vaccines for the country during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He now co-hosts the popular Keluar Sekejap podcast with Shahril, and also serves as a radio presenter on Hot FM, in addition to being a brand ambassador for several prominent companies.
Khairy has served as the youth and sports minister, science, technology, and innovation minister, as well as health minister.
He was directly involved in the development of the MySejahtera application and the procurement of vaccines for the country during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He now co-hosts the popular Keluar Sekejap podcast with Shahril, and also serves as a radio presenter on Hot FM, in addition to being a brand ambassador for several prominent companies.
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