Malaysian United Indigenous Party

Malaysian United Indigenous Party
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia
ڤرتي ڤريبومي برساتو مليسيا
土著团结党
பிபிபீஏம் (மலேசிய ஐக்கிய மக்கள் கட்சி)
Abbreviation PPBM/PRIBUMI/BERSATU
President Muhyiddin Yassin
Chairman Mahathir Mohamad
Deputy President Mukhriz Mahathir
Vice-President Ab Rashid Ab Rahman
Abdul Rashid Asari
Secretary General Marzuki Yahya
Youth's Chief Syed Saddiq
Women's Chief Rina Harun
Founded

8 September 2016[1]

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Split from United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Headquarters Putrajaya, Malaysia
Youth wing Pemuda ARMADA
Women's wing Srikandi BERSATU
Ideology Malay nationalism
Islamic democracy
Social conservatism
Political position Centre-right
Religion Sunni Islam
National affiliation Pakatan Harapan (2017–present)
Colours      Red
Slogan Bersatu, Beramanah, Bermaruah
(United, Trustworthy, Dignified)
Anthem Perjuangan Kita
Dewan Negara:
4 / 70
Dewan Rakyat:
13 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri:
25 / 591
Election symbol
Party flag
Website
www.bersatu.org
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Malaysian United Indigenous Party or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU, also known as PPBM and lesser known as PRIBUMI), is a nationalist political party in Malaysia formed on 8 September 2016.[1] The party is led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as Chairman and Muhyiddin Yassin as President.[3] Mukhriz Mahathir, Chief Minister of Kedah, is the party Deputy-President. Other founding members of the party include United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) rebel group Gabungan Ketua Cawangan Malaysia, chairperson and former Teluk Kemang UMNO branch chief Kamarul Azman Habibur Rahman, former Langkawi UMNO delegate Anina Saadudin, and former Bendang Baru UMNO youth chief Akhramsyah Sanusi. It is a component party of the government coalition in Malaysia, the Pakatan Harapan (PH).

The party's full membership is open to all Bumiputeras. Non-Bumiputeras can also join the party as associate members although they are not eligible to vote and contest in party elections.[4] Meanwhile, qualified individuals can be appointed to certain key party posts.

Ideology

The main objectives of the party are:

  • Islam as the religion of the Federation and respecting the rights of non-Muslims to profess and practice their religion in peace and harmony.
  • Upholding the dignity and sovereignty of the institution of the Malay Rulers.
  • Maintain the special position of the Malays and natives of Sabah and Sarawak and the legitimate rights of all communities.
  • Empowering Bahasa Melayu as the national language and to preserve the rights of all people to learn their native language.
  • Uphold parliamentary democracy and the doctrine of separation of powers by strengthening democratic institutions through comprehensive institutional reform.
  • Strengthening the agenda against corruption and abuse of power to establish good governance practices and good governance, honesty and integrity;
  • Maintaining people's fundamental rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, uphold the values of universal justice in line with the Islamic religion, and uphold the supremacy of the constitution, rule of laws and principles of justice and equality.
  • Forming a Malaysian society that is inclusive, progressive, dynamic and scientific and appreciate art, culture and tradition as a reference to build a prosperous developed countries.
  • Fighting for social justice, distribution of national wealth equitably, welfare of the people and eradicate poverty irrespective of race and religion.
  • Supporting the principle that every citizen has the right to succeed to obtain a quality education and a perfect through an education system that emphasises the development of talent, creativity, innovation and practice values and implement policies and initiatives are consistent to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas.
  • Fostering unity and harmony among the people of various races and religions, maintaining political stability and national security, and spur sustainable economic development in the interest of the people and the country.
  • Applying the principles of National Principles and supporting the Federal Constitution and State Constitutions.

Leadership structure

Elected representatives

Dewan Negara (Senate)

Senators

  • His Majesty's appointee:
    • Marzuki Yahya
    • Mohd. Radzi Md. Jidin
    • Razali Idris
    • Md. Nasir Hashim

Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament

BERSATU has 13 members in the House of Representatives.

State No. Parliament Constituency Member Party
 KedahP004LangkawiMahathir MohamadBERSATU
P005JerlunMukhriz MahathirBERSATU
P006Kubang PasuAmiruddin HamzahBERSATU
 PerakP063TambunAhmad Faizal AzumuBERSATU
 SelangorP093Sungai BesarMuslimin YahyaBERSATU
 Kuala LumpurP119TitiwangsaRina Mohd. HarunBERSATU
 Negeri SembilanP129Kuala PilahEddin Syazlee ShithBERSATU
 MalaccaP135Alor GajahMohd. Redzuan Md. YusofBERSATU
 JohorP143PagohMuhyiddin Mohd. YassinBERSATU
P146MuarSyed Saddiq Syed Abdul RahmanBERSATU
P149Sri GadingShahruddin Md SallehBERSATU
P151Simpang RenggamMaszlee MalikBERSATU
P165Tanjong PiaiMohamed Farid Md RafikBERSATU
TotalKedah (3), Perak (1), Selangor (1), F.T. Kuala Lumpur (1), Negeri Sembilan (1), Malacca (1), Johor (5)

Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly)

Malaysian State Assembly Representatives

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Mazwin Nik Anis (8 September 2016). "Zahid: RoS approves Muhyiddin's party, will be known as PPBM". The Star. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. ↑ Azura Abas; Irwan Shafrizan Ismail; Zanariah Abd Mutalib (5 April 2018). "(Update) RoS slaps provisional dissolution order on PPBM". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Green light for registration of PPBM". The Star. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  4. ↑ Arfa Yunus (17 January 2018). "Syed Saddiq pledges to do away with PPBM's Bumiputera-centric position". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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