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The return of Khairy Jamaluddin (left) and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (two, left) to Umno could strengthen the party ahead of the elections, says a political analyst.

Khairy and Akmal (dressed in white, centre) during the Umno General Assembly back in January. On the left is former Padang Renggas MP Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz and right is Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. (Photo by Rosli Talib)

Khairy Jamaluddin

Although some leaders and rank-and-file members are uneasy with the Prime Minister’s alignment with the DAP, Umno is expected to stay the course, as the risks of leaving the administration currently outweigh the benefits.

Sources from Umno leaders confirmed that KJ had expressed his intention to return to the party in front of its president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, recently.

Syed Saddiq's pairing with actress-singer Bella Astillah has not only triggered romance rumours but also overshadowed the gravity of his ongoing legal battle. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Dr Akmal when met during a media conference on Tuesday after participating in a community cleanup initiative at the Kemas Harmoni Kindergarten in Kampung Serongga.

Ismail Sabri (left) with KS hosts Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Hamdan on Wednesday.

Ismail Sabri (left) during the Keluar Sekejap Podcast (KS) hosted by former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan.

Khairy (left) pointed out that if a minister (Yeoh) is timid or hesitant to challenge powerful figures within sports associations, they risk being taken advantage of.