Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he is open to rejoining the government, but only if the role allows him to serve with clear purpose and impact.
Appearing on the “Apa Cerita?” podcast, Khairy said he was currently enjoying his post-political career, but the idea of serving the country remains close to his heart.
“I am actually having fun now. Last week I was a DJ, then boxing, the commercial value is also high,” he said.
“If I can help and add value, I will consider it. Because one of the things I was told by my mom was that public service is above all else. National service above all else.”
When asked whether he would accept a position if offered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Khairy said he would be open to that conversation, but only if it was about making a real impact.
“If it’s just to give me a position for the sake of giving a position, then no need. I have always said yes to the call of duty,” he said.
Khairy, a former Umno Youth chief and three-term Rembau MP, was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for alleged breaches of party discipline.
He previously served as youth and sports minister under Najib Razak, science, technology and innovation minister under Muhyiddin Yassin, and later as health minister under Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Since leaving politics, Khairy has pivoted to media and business. He co-hosts the “Keluar Sekejap” podcast with Shahril Hamdan, is a presenter on Hot FM, and has taken on several speaking and business engagements.
