Umno veteran tells Hishammuddin to lower ego for party's sake
Haspaizi Zain
Published: Jul 5, 2025 7:04 PM
Updated: 9:13 PM
Summary
- Umno Veterans secretary Mustapha Yaakub tells Hishammuddin Hussein to lower his ego and appeal his suspension since the party's leaders are open to reconciliation.
- Mustapha says Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh's bid to reunite Hishammuddin with the party will fail as long as the former defence minister refuses to appeal the decision.
An Umno Veterans Club leader advised Hishammuddin Hussein to lower his ego at a time when the party leadership has shown openness to reconciliation.
Its secretary-general Mustapha Yaakub said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is merely waiting for Hishammuddin to submit an appeal letter.
"The Umno supreme council is only waiting for a brief letter from Hisham (Hishammuddin) ‘apologising if there was any wrongdoing’ to resolve his suspension.
“According to Hisham, he is holding on to principles. Only he knows what principles he upholds. He does not want to back down. As a result, he is seen as egotistical.
“By writing the letter, it would mean he has lowered his ego. The president has shown signs of wanting to reconcile for the sake of the party," Mustapha (above) told Malaysiakini today.
He was commenting on Sembrong Umno's recent resolution - for the second consecutive year - urging the party leadership to revoke the suspension imposed on Hishammuddin, who is the division’s former chief.
However, the Umno supreme council stressed that the application for the readmission of suspended or sacked members would be considered should it come from the individual themselves, without the involvement of any third parties.
Hishammuddin Hussein
Hishammuddin later responded in a Facebook video, hinting he will not file any appeal based on principle, claiming he was not given a fair hearing before the suspension was made.
Earlier today, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh expressed his willingness to be a bridge to reunite former Umno leaders who had faced disciplinary action, including Hishammuddin.
Believing that Umno belongs to all Malays, Akmal stressed that all parties should be united, including former party leaders who were sacked or suspended.
Akmal said this step could be achieved if all parties involved would reflect on their egos and sacrifice for the sake of the party.
Akmal may fail
Meanwhile, Mustapha said Akmal’s effort would be unsuccessful if the former Umno vice-president does not submit an appeal letter.
"Akmal's good intentions in being the mediator to free Hisham of his suspension will not work as long as Hisham insists on his stance of not apologising.
"If Akmal can persuade Hisham to do so, then it will be a success," he said.
Hishammuddin later responded in a Facebook video, hinting he will not file any appeal based on principle, claiming he was not given a fair hearing before the suspension was made.
Earlier today, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh expressed his willingness to be a bridge to reunite former Umno leaders who had faced disciplinary action, including Hishammuddin.
Believing that Umno belongs to all Malays, Akmal stressed that all parties should be united, including former party leaders who were sacked or suspended.
Akmal said this step could be achieved if all parties involved would reflect on their egos and sacrifice for the sake of the party.
Akmal may fail
Meanwhile, Mustapha said Akmal’s effort would be unsuccessful if the former Umno vice-president does not submit an appeal letter.
"Akmal's good intentions in being the mediator to free Hisham of his suspension will not work as long as Hisham insists on his stance of not apologising.
"If Akmal can persuade Hisham to do so, then it will be a success," he said.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh
Umno suspended Hishammuddin’s membership for six years following a supreme council meeting held at the end of January 2023.
Others who were punished along with Hishammuddin included former Tanjung Karang MP Noh Omar, former Jempol MP Salim Sharif, and former Tiram assemblyperson Maulizan Bujang.
Umno suspended Hishammuddin’s membership for six years following a supreme council meeting held at the end of January 2023.
Others who were punished along with Hishammuddin included former Tanjung Karang MP Noh Omar, former Jempol MP Salim Sharif, and former Tiram assemblyperson Maulizan Bujang.
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