BATU PAHAT, June 22 -- Umno will consider a motion from its Sembrong division appealing for the suspension of its MP, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, to be lifted and for his reinstatement into the party's leadership.

Umno Vice-President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was quoted saying the motion is among 191 submitted by divisions nationwide and will be reviewed by party headquarters in accordance with the party's constitution.

"Now that there's a motion, we will deliberate. Whether or not the individual involved has submitted an appeal is not the main issue," Khaled was reported saying by Utusan Malaysia.

"We will send it to headquarters for review and consideration."

Yesterday, Johor Umno chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi assured m...