Khairy Jamaluddin fuels speculation with surprise Umno party appearance

A five-year absence ends with a bold move. Could Khairy Jamaluddin’s return to Umno reshape Malaysia’s political landscape?

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2025 November 7 . 11:07 PM

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Khairy Jamaluddin fuels speculation with surprise Umno party appearance

Khairy Jamaluddin's presence at a Pemuda Umno event has sparked speculation about his potential return to the party. The former Umno Youth chief last visited the party headquarters on May 19, 2018, before November 7, 2022.

Khairy attended the event at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, raising eyebrows among political observers. When asked about his plans, he declined to confirm if he has formally applied to return to Umno. Instead, he stated that he will make an announcement 'when the time comes'.

His last visit to the Umno headquarters before November 7, 2022, was on May 19, 2018, indicating a significant gap in his involvement with the party.

Khairy Jamaluddin's re-emergence at a Pemuda Umno event has fueled speculation about his political plans. While he has not confirmed a formal application to return to Umno, his attendance at the event suggests a potential shift in his stance.