{
  "id": 1307508,
  "title": "Rafizi: Bersama is not Trojan horse for BN, Pas to defeat PH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rafizi-bersama-is-not-trojan-horse-for-bn-pas-to-defeat-ph",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:57:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1512614/rafizi-bersama-not-trojan-horse-bn-pas-defeat-ph"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bersama co-founder Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has dismissed claims that his party is a Trojan horse serving Barisan Nasional and Pas, describing such allegations as unfounded. He argued that there is no need for a Trojan horse for BN or Pas to defeat Pakatan Harapan, stating that existing political dynamics are sufficient. Rafizi also criticized Umno and Pas for their continued reliance on racial and religious politics, claiming it fails to address the country's underlying problems like living costs, healthcare, and incomes. He argued that the political landscape has changed and that outdated approaches cannot adequately address Malaysia's challenges. Rafizi proposed a political approach based on competence and integrity rather than race. He suggested that Malay and Bumiputera voters should be convinced that what would benefit them is not political power but competent and honest leadership. Rafizi accused Umno and Pas of exploiting Malay, Bumiputera, and Muslim sentiments for political gain, predicting that race-based politics would become increasingly powerful unless there is a credible alternative. He warned that such an approach could inadvertently strengthen racial divides.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) is not a Trojan horse serving the interests of Barisan Nasional and Pas, Bersama co-founder Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}