SHAH ALAM - Umno may consider giving a role as information chief or an equivalent portfolio to its former youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
Umno Damansara deputy chief Amin Shukor said this was because Khairy’s current profile, if properly managed, would certainly have a direct and positive impact on the party.
"In my personal opinion, Umno can consider Khairy Jamaluddin.
"For me, it is not only Umno members who need to be ‘refreshed’ with the direction and narrative, but the public must also be clearly informed about the current role and direction of Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN)," he said in a statement on Monday.
Amin added that a strong communicator was much needed at this time to ensure the party’s narrative was clearly delivered and its efforts were properly understood, stressing that the information and communications segment must be further strengthened.
He also said Umno should not remain trapped in the political climate of 10 to 15 years ago.
"Whatever the situation, it must be made clear quickly, as information is now at everyone’s fingertips.
"There are many positive efforts and initiatives being carried out by the Umno-BN team led by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that needed to be communicated swiftly and effectively so they can benefit members, the public and voters," he said.
He also believes that efforts to address current political challenges must be supported by a clearer narrative.