'One step at a time,' KJ says on return to Umno

Published: Jan 15, 2026 2:09 PM | Updated: Jan 15, 2026 3:46 PM

UMNO AGM | Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, in his maiden return to the wing’s assembly, hinted at a comeback to the party since his sacking three years ago.

When quizzed on the matter outside Dewan Merdeka at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Khairy repeatedly said, “One step at a time.”

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