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Umno: Khairy has not submitted a return applicationThe statement followed Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid’s speech welcoming former party leaders who had left Umno.
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- Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Khairy had not yet submitted an application to rejoin.
- President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid had previously welcomed everyone, including former party leaders who had left.
- The party has received many applications, but Asyraf said it could not disclose the exact number.
- The president would later address official meetings with PAS or Bersatu for the Rumah Bangsa movement.
As we understand from the president’s policy speech, the party is open to all.— Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, at a press conference during the Umno General Assembly 2025
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