KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Former defence minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has signalled his willingness to return to active duty in Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension.

In an Instagram video today, the Sembrong MP said he welcomed remarks made recently by party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding the possibility of reconsidering the suspension of several party leaders.

"I welcome and appreciate the president's statement the other day. I have never left the party," Hishammuddin said.

"During the three years that I was suspended, I also never attacked the party.

"Previously, the supreme council decided to suspend me. Therefore, if the party leadership is sincere in its position to lift my su...