KUALA LUMPUR: Khairy Jamaluddin today said he is still a member of Umno and will remain with the party forever.
Khairy, who is Health Minister and Rembau member of parliament, denied claims that were made in a video posted on YouTube on Sept 14 titled “KJ Keluar Umno!! Sah, Keputusan Muktamad Khairy Jamaluddin!!” (KJ Quits Umno!! Confirmed, Khairy Jamaluddin’s Final Decision!!).
“I don’t like entertaining claims like this, but many have messaged me and asked about it.
“I am still with Umno. I once won the Umno Youth chief post, but was not appointed to the cabinet and was boycotted, but I stuck with Umno.
“I have faced all kinds of political persecution, but still never left Umno.
“I lost when I ran for the Umno president post and was looked down upon, but I still remained with Umno.
“Even though I have to find a new parliamentary seat (to contest in the 15th General Election), I am still with Umno.
“Do not worry. Then, now, forever (I will be with Umno),” he said in an Instagram post.-BERNAMA