Khairy’s political future still tied to Umno, say analysts
Khairy Jamaluddin’s reported appeal to rejoin Umno was likely motivated by his assessment that no other party offers a genuine fit for his political ambitions, say analysts.
Universiti Malaya’s Tawfik Yaakub said Khairy may feel that only through Umno can he climb the political ladder as no other party truly fits his ideals and identity.
“In my view, KJ has not been able to ‘move on’ and believes only Umno can provide him with the platform to rise and secure a brighter political future.
“He may have considered other parties during his time away, but none resonated with his political spirit as much as Umno,” Tawfik told FMT.
He added that while Khairy can pursue various activities to sustain his personal life, his political survival still depends on Umno.
Tawfik was commenting on reports that Khairy recently submitted an appeal letter…
