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Malaysia's former veteran minister Syed Hamid makes surprise UMNO return with stalwarts Khairy, Hishammuddin

UMNO said the move could strengthen its appeal among younger and urban Malay voters as it prepares for future state and national polls.

Unlike for Khairy Jamaluddin and Hishammuddin Hussein, 82-year-old Syed Hamid Albar’s UMNO return bid was not previously reported. The former defence, foreign and home affairs minister had left the once-ruling party in 2018.

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Free Malaysia Today News broke the news in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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