Malaysian United Party
Malaysian United Party Parti Bersama Malaysia | |
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| Abbreviation | BERSAMA |
| President | Ahmad Syukri Che Abdul Razab |
| Co-de facto leaders | Rafizi Ramli Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad |
| Founder | Tan Gin Theam |
| Founded | March 2016 |
| Legalised | 2 December 2016 |
| Split from | People's Justice Party (PKR) (2026) |
| Headquarters | 41, Jalan PP 16/4, Perdana Industrial Park, Taman Putra Perdana, 47136 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Membership | 29,200 (2026)[1] |
| Ideology | Third Way Reformism Progressivism Social liberalism Liberal democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Yellow Dark blue |
| Slogan | Barisan Rakyat, Suara Malaysia (People's Front, Malaysia's Voice) |
| Dewan Negara: | 0 / 70 |
| Dewan Rakyat: | 0 / 222 |
| Dewan Undangan Negeri: | 0 / 611 |
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The Malaysian United Party (Malay: Parti Bersama Malaysia, abbreviated BERSAMA) is a political party in Malaysia. The party was founded in 2016 with the intention of acting as a third force. It was taken over in 2026 by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi, and rebranded with a new symbol and manifesto.
History
BERSAMA was registered in 2016 and based in George Town, Penang. The party's stated intention was to act as a third force in Malaysian politics and assume the role of providing check and balance on both the ruling and opposition parties.[2] The initial membership of the party consisted of civil society members from the ethnic Chinese community helmed by business owner, Tan Gin Theam, aided by two former Barisan Nasional politicians, David Yim Boon Leong and Lim Boo Chang.[3] The party was abbreviated as MU and MUP until 2026.[4]
The party contested 20 state seats and five parliamentary seats, all in the state of Penang, in the 2018 Malaysian general election but failed in their maiden electoral venture with all their candidates having lost their deposits.[5]
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi announced that they would take over the party on 19 May 2026. It will contest the next election without entering into any alliances.[6][7] In conjunction with the takeover, a new 12-point agenda was announced.[8]
Organisational structure
- President:
- Ahmad Syukri Che Abdul Razab
- De facto co-leaders:
Election results
General election results
| Election | Total seats won | Seats contested | Total votes | Voting Percentage | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 / 222 |
5 | 2,102 | 0.02% |  0 seat[note 1] |
Tan Gin Theam |
State election results
| State election | State Legislative Assembly | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perlis | Kedah | Kelantan | Terengganu | Penang | Perak | Pahang | Selangor | Negeri Sembilan | Malacca | Johor | Sabah | Sarawak | Total won / Total contested | |
| 2/3 majority | 2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 | |
| 2018 | 0 / 40 |
0 / 20 | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | 0 / 28 |
0 / 56 |
0 / 30 | |||||||||||
Notes
- ↑ No representation in Parliament.
See also
References
- ↑ "Bersama sees rise in membership after Negeri Sembilan polls". FreeMalaysiaToday. 12 August 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ Tan, Christopher (2017-07-31). "New party to stand united with all Malaysians". The Star. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ↑ McIntyre, Ian; Lee, Edmund (2018-04-06). "MUP vows to bring back 'politics of service' to people". The Sun. Malaysia. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ↑ Mok, Opalyn (4 January 2018). "Almost 1,000 ex-security forces members join fledgling Malaysian United Party". Malay Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "14th General Election Malaysia (GE14 / PRU14) - Penang". election.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ Wei Hoong, Lu (17 May 2026). "Malaysia PM Anwar's staunchest critic Rafizi finds a new party – and a new fight". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Mohamed Radhi, Nor Ain (17 May 2026). "[UPDATED] Rafizi, Nik Nazmi take over Parti Bersama Malaysia [WATCH] | New Straits Times". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bersama's 12-point agenda includes monthly govt aid, fair wages, free preschools". Malaysiakini. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.