THE Sembrong UMNO Division has once again proposed the immediate and unconditional lifting of Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s suspension, saying it is the wish of the majority of delegates.
Division chief Datuk Abdul Ghani Abdul Rashid said this marks the second year the division has raised this motion, adding that they want the former senior defence minister’s return to active party roles ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).
“Last year, Sembrong UMNO made the same proposal to revoke Hishammuddin’s six-year membership suspension. The members’ wishes are clear—they want the suspension lifted without conditions,” Abdul Ghani said after the Sembrong UMNO Division Delegates’ Meeting today.
Meanwhile, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani urged the party to form strong, cohesive teams in every division to prepare for the GE16, expected in about two years.
Speaking at the UMNO Ketereh Division Delegates’ Meeting in Kota Bharu, he emphasised training these teams now to avoid issues like sabotage and to identify capable leaders who align with public expectations.
“These teams need to be trained now so we can identify who is capable. We want to build the nation with leaders who meet the people’s expectations,” he said.
Johari highlighted that 40% of GE16 voters will be young, with diverse priorities, particularly among university students and graduates. He also stressed the importance of power-sharing to ensure political stability and national progress.
“They fall into three phases: 18-year-olds, university students, and recent graduates. Those aged 18 may vote based on their parents’ influence, but the other two groups think differently and will consider leaders who can benefit future generations,” he added. — June 21, 2025
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