Kuala Lumpur: UMNO will consider a motion to revoke the suspension of former UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein’s membership. UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that it is the party leadership’s tradition and practice to examine any motion submitted by UMNO divisions during their respective delegates’ meetings.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this motion was brought by one of the 191 UMNO divisions nationwide. Like other divisions, the motion will be submitted to the UMNO headquarters to be studied and considered before any decision is made. Khaled, who also serves as the Defence Minister, noted that UMNO had not yet received an appeal from the former senior national leader but emphasized that the motion would still be reviewed and considered.

Yesterday, the Sembrong UMNO Division passed a motion for the immediate and unconditional revocation of Hishammuddin’s suspension. Sembrong UMNO Division chief Datuk Abdul Ghani Abdul Rashid mentioned that this was the second consecutive year the motion had been proposed by the division, reflecting the majority of delegates’ desires to see Hishammuddin return to active party involvement. Hishammuddin was suspended from UMNO membership for six years, effective January 27, 2023.

Meanwhile, UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki affirmed that the party was open to receiving and discussing the motion at the next UMNO Supreme Council meeting. He highlighted that UMNO is an open party and has accepted many appeals from party leaders, as acknowledged by UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Addressing related issues, several MCA divisions have submitted motions calling for the dissolution of Barisan Nasional (BN) during the party’s annual general meeting. Asyraf urged component parties to exercise patience and make decisions that are more realistic and practical, emphasizing the importance of retaining the 30 seats already held. He reassured that UMNO is open to discussions on this matter.

In Kuala Kangsar, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated that the proposal must be brought to the UMNO Supreme Council (MKT) meeting for discussion with other council members before any decision is made. He noted that he would provide his comments once the proposal is presented at the Supreme Council meeting.