Bersatu still has strength despite member exits, says Youth chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu remains relevant and retains influence through its representatives in Parliament and state assemblies despite defections by grassroots members, says Bersatu Youth chief Muhammad Hilman Idham.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu maintains relevance and sway despite grassroots defections, according to Bersatu Youth chief Muhammad Hilman Idham. The party, under former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, will vie in the upcoming Melaka election. Whether Bersatu will contest independently or align with another coalition is anticipated to be disclosed by Muhyiddin on Saturday.
The state assembly still needs dissolution, and discussions are ongoing. The party is deliberating on cooperation with other coalitions or a solo run. President's potential message during Bersatu's 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday is a potential game-changer, Hilman told Berita Harian. Initially, Melaka Bersatu Youth chief Jefri Safry suggested Bersatu collaborate with Barisan Nasional (BN) and engage in pre-election talks with the coalition.
Hilman, also a Gombak Setia assemblyman, affirmed Bersatu's membership in Perikatan Nasional (PN), permitting contestation under the coalition's banner. Despite rumors of members leaving for Wawasan, Bersatu still boasts six MPs and 12 state assemblymen in Selangor. Reports reveal several Bersatu members departing, including Kuala Kangsar division deputy chief Datuk Adly Shah Ahmad Tah, who resigned last Friday, taking 115 members and party leaders with him.
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