Azmi, 59, said he wanted to help restore the good image of the party and the spirit of its members after the 14th general election.

“I will use my knowledge, skills and experience in business management, media communication, political leadership and also non-governmental organisation, to help the Umno leadership,” he said in a statement here today.

Azmi said he had submitted his nomination form on June 2 and in doing so, pledged to ensure that the party polls this time around would not be tainted by money politics and corruption.

Azmi, who is from Kampung Tok Paduka Raja, Kampung Gajah, Perak, also served as head of corporate communication for the human resources ministry (2009 to 2011) and home ministry (2013 to 2014) and as a member of Film Censorship Board (2014 to 2015).

He is also a former member of Pasir Salak Umno Committee and Perak Umno Economic Bureau.