Malaysia – Several political experts have dismissed Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin’s defection to PBM on Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, arguing that the Perikatan Nasional component was already in grave conditions before her departure. Analysts said in reports that the Umno splinter party performed poorly in previous state elections and may be divided owing to fighting factions. “I don’t believe Zuraida broke apart …

Malaysia – Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, the PBM’s newest high-profile recruit, is simply an ordinary member, according to deputy president Haniza Mohamed Talha. Despite the party’s enthusiastic response to the plantation industries and commodities minister’s declaration yesterday, Haniza told reporters that Zuraida would not be seizing the reins of PBM anytime soon. “As a new member, Zuraida’s stance will be considered …

Malaysia – Following the state election in Johor, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said that the party would continue to combat policies that affect people’s lives. The Bagan MP said that the party would do everything possible to serve the ten seats that they recently won. “The DAP acknowledges the people’s decision and congratulates the winners.” DAP is hoping that …

Malaysia – According to a recent internet news article, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin may be expelled from Bersatu since a majority of the party’s supreme council members have decided to remove her owing to alleged affiliations with Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM). As stated by the report, no decision was taken on the Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister’s dismissal from Bersatu since …

Malaysia – Three Perak assemblymen joining the newly formed Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) on December 21 has had no impact on the state government’s stability, according to Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. According to him, this was due to the fact that the assemblymen did not abandon their support for the state administration, but rather switched parties. He noted …

Malaysia – Around 53,000 members of Penggerak Komuniti Negara (PKN) formally declared their membership in Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) recently. Nor Hizwan Ahmad, a former adviser to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, led the announcement. Nor Hizwan, who is also the chairman of PKN, said that the declaration during the party’s formal debut is consistent with the NGO‘s …

Malaysia – PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Johor tomorrow could include him identifying federal seats to possibly contest during the 15th general election, according to a Pakatan Harapan source. This was in addition to welcoming Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik, the former Bersatu turned PH-friendly Independent, into PKR. The source said the 74-year-old federal Opposition leader and …