Umno has registered a total of 21,858 new and returning members through its Rumah Bangsa initiative as of June 10, 2026 [1, 2]. The membership drive began with an online registration launch on April 20, 2026 [1, 2].
Among those rejoining the party are prominent former Umno leaders such as Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, former party vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, former foreign minister Tan Sri Dr Syed Hamid Albar, former Kelantan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, and former Selangor Umno chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar [1, 2]. The returning group also includes leaders who left Bersatu nationwide [1, 2].
Mustapa Mohamed had departed Umno in 2018 after over 40 years due to political differences. He then joined Bersatu, before retiring from politics and resigning from Bersatu in 2024 [2].
Rumah Bangsa, launched by Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, aims to unite Malays and welcome former members back to the party [1].
Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Umno secretary-general, stated, "In less than two months, a total of 21,858 new members and former Umno leaders and members, including leaders from Bersatu nationwide, have registered or rejoined the party" [1]. He added at the Umno Supreme Council meeting on June 10, "a total of 21,858 new and returning members have registered with the party in less than two months since online registration was officially opened on April 20" [2].
The party’s next membership update or related event has not been specified.
