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Rakyat Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Rakyat Post
'I'm Living My Best Life' KJ Dismisses Rumours Of Returning To Politics
Subscribe to our FREE Former youth and sports minister-turned-podcaster Khairy Jamaluddin has dismissed rumours about him returning to government work under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to media reports, he said he is content with his current business pursuits and highlighted his enthusiasm for promoting Malaysian products through his podcast Keluar Sekejap which he co-hosts with Shahril Hamdan, a former Economic Director at the Prime Minister's Office from 2021 to 2022. 'I'm living my best life; why would I want to leave this? I enjoy working with brands and promoting Malaysian products,' he said at a product launch event. Khairy was a guest of honour at popular tea brand Tealive's launch of its three-in-one sachets. His presence there spotlights his ongoing commitment to working with local brands through his podcast, where he has actively highlighted Malaysian enterprises. Image: YouTube | Keluar Sekejap Speculation surrounding the political future of the former UMNO Youth chief began circulating following the resignation of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi submitted their resignations after failing to defend their posts during the PKR election last month. This triggered speculation suggesting that Khairy was expected to return as a minister. Khairy declined to comment when asked about former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's call for Malays, including members of other parties, to join the Sekretariat Orang Melayu movement, New Straits Times Khairy's political journey gained momentum when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Rembau in 2008, a position he held until 2022. Khairy at UMNO General Assembly in 2012. Image: Firdaus Latif He served as the Minister of Youth and Sports from 2013 to 2018, where he was known for initiatives aimed at youth development and sports excellence. In 2020, he was appointed as the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and later, in 2021, as the Minister of Health. In these roles, Khairy played a pivotal part in Malaysia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including overseeing the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. Khairy contested for presidency of UMNO in 2018 but was defeated by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. His subsequent calls for party reform led to tensions within UMNO, culminating in his expulsion from the party in 2023. Following his departure from UMNO, Khairy co-founded the Keluar Sekejap podcast with Shahril. It has become a platform for candid discussions on Malaysian politics, governance, and societal issues, attracting a diverse audience and reinforcing Khairy's role as a thought leader in the country's political discourse. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Free Malaysia Today
No, I'm living my best life, KJ says on joining Cabinet
Khairy Jamaluddin was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election. PETALING JAYA : Khairy Jamaluddin has dismissed speculation that he may join Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet, saying he has no reason to leave his current lifestyle. Speaking to reporters after a product launch today, the former health minister said he was 'living his best life' now. 'Why would I want to leave this?' he said. Speculation on Khairy's possible appointment to the Cabinet arose following the resignations of Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad from their ministerial posts. The former Umno Youth chief said in February that he remained undecided on his next move, following calls for him to stay out of Umno for good or join PAS. In response to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reportedly saying that those who 'keluar sekejap (exit briefly)' from the party should stay out, he said it was 'an interesting suggestion'. Khairy and ex-information chief Shahril Hamdan started the 'Keluar Sekejap' podcast in 2023, discussing political, social and other contemporary issues. Khairy was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election. Shahril, meanwhile, was given a six-year suspension in August 2022.
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
No, I'm living my best life, Khairy Jamaluddin says on joining Cabinet
Published on: Thursday, June 05, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 05, 2025 By: Minderjeet Kaur, FMT Text Size: Khairy Jamaluddin was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election. PETALING JAYA: Khairy Jamaluddin has dismissed speculation that he may join Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet, saying he has no reason to leave his current lifestyle. Speaking to reporters after a product launch today, the former health minister said he was 'living his best life' now. 'Why would I want to leave this?' he said. Speculation on Khairy's possible appointment to the Cabinet arose following the resignations of Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad from their ministerial posts. The former Umno Youth chief said in February that he remained undecided on his next move, following calls for him to stay out of Umno for good or join PAS. In response to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reportedly saying that those who 'keluar sekejap (exit briefly)' from the party should stay out, he said it was 'an interesting suggestion'. Khairy and ex-information chief Shahril Hamdan started the 'Keluar Sekejap' podcast in 2023, discussing political, social and other contemporary issues. Khairy was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election. Shahril, meanwhile, was given a six-year suspension in August 2022. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah tipped as PKR deputy presidency frontrunner, say Shahril and KJ
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Izzah Anwar is emerging as the leading contender for the PKR deputy presidency, according to two former Umno leaders. According to FMT, former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan said the party's machinery appears to be aligning behind her despite her recent return to active politics. He said Nurul Izzah's entry into the race had disrupted expectations that the top two positions in PKR, the presidency and deputy presidency, would go uncontested. "Within a week of her announcement, it's clear that the party establishment is backing her," said Shahril in the latest episode of the Keluar Sekejap podcast. He also commented on the unusual nature of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's campaign, pointing to the latter's recent remark encouraging members to vote for Nurul Izzah – a statement Rafizi later clarified as a sarcastic quip. Shahril said Rafizi had gone so far as to say he would resign from his ministerial post if he lost the contest, suggesting it was a strategic move to frame the stakes of the race. "He's being clever. On one hand, he's threatening to quit if he loses, but at the same time, he's implying that others – perhaps Izzah – didn't win in GE15 but still want to contest." Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin also defended Nurul Izzah's decision to run despite her electoral defeat in the 15th General Election. "People say she lost her seat, so she shouldn't contest. But we must consider the context. There was a strong political wave in the northern states. "Even someone like Reezal Merican couldn't hold on to Kepala Batas," he said. Khairy stressed that electoral outcomes do not always reflect a candidate's capabilities. "Sometimes, voters choose based on parties, not personalities." Both Shahril and Khairy acknowledged the potential political ramifications of the party election results. "If Rafizi wins, it could signal a divide between him and Anwar. If Nurul Izzah wins, Perikatan Nasional will likely exploit it as nepotism," Shahril said. Khairy, however, believes any negative fallout would be short-lived. "If Rafizi wins, he'll build a narrative of unity with Anwar. If Izzah wins, she can argue that she was elected by party members and that political dynasties are not unique to PKR, they are common across many parties," he said. He also contrasted the candidates' approaches, describing Rafizi's campaign as data-driven, with emphasis on voter sentiment among Malays, Chinese, and Indians. In contrast, Nurul Izzah, he noted, has focused on promoting party unity.
Free Malaysia Today
03-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Solve gas row with sincerity, not confrontation, says Shahril
Shahril Hamdan said not resolving the tensions between Petronas and Petros may result in a lose-lose scenario. PETALING JAYA : Former Umno leader Shahril Hamdan has urged Petronas and its Sarawak counterpart Petros to resolve their dispute over gas distribution with sincerity in their commercial discussions. He urged them to have direct discussions, to avoid dragging the federal and state governments into a fight that could otherwise be settled across the table. 'Petronas and Petros must talk first. There's no need to escalate things unless absolutely necessary. A win-win outcome is still possible,' Shahril said in the Keluar Sekejap podcast with Khairy Jamaluddin. Failure to resolve the tensions may result in a lose-lose scenario, affecting investors and the country's image as a stable oil and gas player. Amid the tussle between Petronas and Petros, the US energy giant ConocoPhillips is reported to have pulled out of a RM13.7 billion deepwater oil project off Sarawak. The legal uncertainties between Petronas and Petros contributed to the decision, according to analysts, while ConocoPhillips blamed weak oil prices. Sarawak claims authority over gas distribution under its Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016, while Petronas maintains its position under the federal Petroleum Development Act 1974. Shahril said the two laws 'can be read harmoniously' if both sides act in good faith. Khairy said the situation reflects broader issues of federal-state relations and warned that prolonged disputes could bring down investor confidence and disrupt national energy policy. The federal government previously said Petronas and Sarawak had reached an understanding to allow both legal frameworks to coexist.
