Malaysian United Party
Political party of Malaysia
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The Malaysian United Party (Malay: Parti Bersama Malaysia, abbreviated BERSAMA,Tamil: மலேசியா ஒன்றிணைந்த கட்சி) is a political party in Malaysia.
Malaysian United Party Parti Bersama Malaysia மலேசியா ஒன்றிணைந்த கட்சி (Malēciyā Oṉṟiṇainda Kaṭci) | |
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| Abbreviation | BERSAMA |
| Leader | Rafizi Ramli |
| Founder | Tan Gin Theam |
| Legalised | 2 December 2016 |
| Split from | People's Justice Party (PKR) (Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad quitting in 2026) |
| Headquarters | 288D, 3-2, Fortune Court, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia |
| Membership (2026) | 8,000 |
| Ideology | Liberal democracy Third Way |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colours | Dark blue Yellow |
| Dewan Negara: | 0 / 70 |
| Dewan Rakyat: | 0 / 222 |
| Dewan Undangan Negeri: | 0 / 611 |
| Website | |
| bersama | |
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 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.[1] 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.[2]
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.
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.[3][4] In conjunction with the takeover, a new 12-point programme was announced.[5]
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; No representation in Parliament |
Tan Gin Theam |
State election results
| Election | Total seats won | Seats contested | Total votes | Voting Percentage | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang 2018 | 0 / 40 |
20 | 2,102 | 0.02% | 0 seat; No representation in state seats |
Tan Gin Theam |
