Twelve opposition parties have agreed on forming a loose coalition to hold the government accountable and highlight issues affecting the people, including reform pledges they claim Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has failed to deliver.
The coalition will comprise Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Muda, the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP), Putra, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Berjasa, Urimai, the Malaysian Advancement Party (MAP) and the National Indian Muslim Alliance Party (Iman).
Speaking at a press conference after chairing today’s meeting, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the coalition’s name will be revealed later.
He also said it was a “loose coalition” and not a formally registered political bloc.
“It allows us to bring together party leaders, even those outside Perikatan Nasional, to discuss key issues and propose solutions to help the people,” he said.
“There are no fixed agendas. We can use this platform to discuss and make joint decisions on whatever issues we feel are of shared importance – whether it involves politics, economy, social matters or education.”
The respective supreme councils of Bersatu and PN previously agreed to allow Muhyiddin to spearhead efforts to build a united opposition front in preparation for the 16th general election.
Following that, on July 18, the Bersatu president held a meeting with the heads of various parties opposed to the government, including Muda, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), Pejuang, Putra, MAP and Urimai.
