JOHOR BAHRU (Feb 21): Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the party has always kept its doors open for members and leaders of Bersatu to return, in order to strengthen and reinforce Malay unity. As chairman of the Penyatuan Rumah Bangsa Committee, Mohamed Khaled welcomed the move, and stressed that there is no need for the formation of another new party. I hope that the Malays can reunite under one platform, as continued division does not serve Malay interests. Previously, Bersatu had expelled 17 members, including several leaders from its Supreme Leadership Council, among them four Members of Parliament and two assemblymen, for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the party’s constitution. On Friday, the media reported that Umno Supreme Council (MKT) member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said applications from Bersatu members seeking to rejoin Umno must first be referred to the MKT before any decision is made.

Source: The Edge Markets February 21, 2026 10:39 UTC