Tag: Khairy Jamaluddin

Khairy’s Possible Return: Could Negeri Sembilan Be the Right Platform

Securing the support of semi-urban voters is expected to be a crucial factor in the next electoral contest. In that context, Khairy Jamaluddin’s name continues to surface as a potential figure capable of broadening the coalition’s appeal. Yet becoming the face of any campaign is as much a responsibility as it is an opportunity. As […]

BN to continue campaigning with tact, not to respond to personal attacks – Khairy

BATU PAHAT, July 2 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates in the Johor State Election (PRN) need to campaign prudently and not entertain personal attacks from opponents who may consider the coalition a threat. Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said BN needs to maintain a mature campaign without elements of incitement or personal attacks to achieve victory. "Don't give hope, don't incite, don't make personal attacks and don't sow hatred when campaigning. Maintain the status of campaigning honorably with plans for the benefit of the people," he said. He was speaking at a press conference after the Lunch Hour With KJ x NS programme here today which was also attended by BN candidate for the Parit Yaani state assembly seat, Datuk Mohamad Najib Samuri. Touching on young voters, Khairy said BN has its own approach to reaching out to first-time voters aged 18 and those in their 20s who may not have experienced BN's previous phase of success. "This group does not know the history of BN, we will fight for their direction by providing several initiatives such as job opportunities and owning a house as well as assistance to further their studies," he said. Meanwhile, Mohamad Najib hopes voters can trust him based on his record of completing several projects in the area. "After four years as the elected representative in this area, several pending projects have been successfully completed, including school construction, road upgrades and most recently, flood mitigation projects," he said. In his mission to defend the Parit Yaani seat in this year's state election, Mohamad Najib faces a one-on-one competition against Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Md Ezam Md Taslim. A total of 172 candidates are contesting in the Johor state election which will be held on July 11, while early voting is on July 7. -- BERNAMA

BATU PAHAT, July 2 — Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates in the Johor State Election (PRN) need to campaign prudently and not entertain personal attacks from opponents who may consider the coalition a threat. Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said BN needs to maintain a mature campaign without elements of incitement or personal attacks to […]

Khairy To Focus On Returning To UMNO, Still Early For Seat Discussion

KEPALA BATAS, April 11 -- Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin's main focus at the moment is on his application to rejoin the party. Therefore, he described any discussion about the seat to be contested in the upcoming general election (GE) as too early. "I think it is too early for us to discuss where to contest (because) I am just in the process of returning, so the matter is not appropriate to discuss," he told reporters after attending the Aidilfitri Open House of Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican here tonight. After three years of being expelled from UMNO, Khairy submitted an appeal letter to return to UMNO on March 15. UMNO vice president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin previously said that the applications of several former UMNO leaders including Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Khairy to rejoin the party would be discussed at the UMNO Supreme Council Meeting (MT) on April 17 based on the spirit of "Rumah Bangsa". Khairy said the determination of candidates and seat distribution by Barisan Nasional (BN) was under the jurisdiction of its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also UMNO president, hence he did not want to preempt any party decisions. Meanwhile, he said that the wish of former Prime Minister the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who is also a former Kepala Batas MP for the parliamentary seat to continue to be led by an individual he trusted, namely Reezal Merican who is now the chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), should be respected. “During his lifetime, Pak Lah had advised both of us, me as his son-in-law and Reezal Merican as his political son, to let Reezal take care of Kepala Batas. “So, I will not disrespect his decision and wish. I hope that Reezal Merican will succeed in the GE and be able to reclaim the Kepala Batas parliamentary seat,” he said. In the 15th GE, Reezal Merican failed to defend his Kepala Batas parliamentary seat when he lost to Perikan Nasional (PN) candidate Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad with a majority of 2,867 votes.

KEPALA BATAS, April 11 — Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s main focus at the moment is on his application to rejoin the party. Therefore, he described any discussion about the seat to be contested in the upcoming general election (GE) as too early. “I think it is too early for us to discuss where […]

Khairy’s Appeal Application Process Not Expected to Take Long – Zambry

PUTRAJAYA — The appeal application process for former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party is not expected to take long, said UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zambry, who is also the Secretary-General of Barisan Nasional (BN), said Khairy’s appeal would be brought to the UMNO Supreme Council […]

Ahmad Zahid Receives Khairy’s Appeal Letter to Rejoin UMNO

KUALA LUMPUR — UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that he had received a letter of appeal from former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party. Ahmad Zahid said the application was received from Khairy, who is also a former Rembau Member of Parliament, who was present to submit a […]