Malaysian United Party

Malaysian United Party
Parti Bersama Malaysia
国民团结党
Abbreviation MUP
Leader Tan Gin Theam (陈金升)
Legalised 2 December 2016
Headquarters 86, Lebuh Melaka, 10400 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Ideology Liberal democracy
Social activism
Political position Centre
Colours      Red, white
Dewan Negara:
0 / 70
Dewan Rakyat:
0 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri:
0 / 587
Website
muparty.com.my
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The Malaysian United Party (MUP, Parti Bersama Malaysia) is a small political party 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, and aided by two former Barisan Nasional politicians, David Yim and Lim Boo Chang [2].

2018 general election

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 [3].

Leadership

  • President
    • Tan Gin Theam
  • Deputy President
    • Dennis Koay Xing Boon
  • Vice Presidents
  • Secretary
    • Kee Lean Ee
  • Treasurer
    • Noor Shukri Hashim

See also

References

  1. Tan, Christopher (2017-07-31). "New party to stand united with all Malaysians". The Star. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  2. McIntyre, Ian; Lee, Edmund (2018-04-06). "MUP vows to bring back 'politics of service' to people". The Sun. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  3. "77 candidates in Penang lose their deposit". The Star. Malaysia. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
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