As rumours intensify around Khairy Jamaluddin’s potential re-entry into the cabinet via Umno, political observers are watching closely to gauge what such a move might signify for both the party and the coalition government.

Once a golden boy of the party, Khairy has since rebranded himself into a popular media figure and influencer, and his comeback could mark a pivotal shift in Malaysia’s political landscape - though it would not be without challenges.

Universiti Sains Malaysia’s political analyst P Sivamurugan Pandian sees Khairy’s rumoured return as a symbol of...