{
  "id": 8490016,
  "title": "Bersatu will not go solo in GE16, says Muhyiddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bersatu-will-not-go-solo-in-ge16-says-muhyiddin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:32:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1536302/bersatu-will-not-go-solo-ge16-says-muhyiddin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PETALING JAYA — Bersatu will not run independently in the 16th General Election (GE16), but will join a political coalition, according to its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin stated that any decision made by the party must be in line with its principles and interests. When asked if Bersatu can operate alone, Muhyiddin affirmed that the majority of people consulted agreed otherwise. He emphasized that as part of a coalition, Bersatu must choose partners who respect the party's struggle and acknowledge its contributions. Most importantly, these partners must share Bersatu's principles and aspirations, Muhyiddin added. Among Bersatu's core principles is the establishment of a developed, prosperous nation devoid of kleptocratic practices, as well as a progressive and democratic society that upholds the rights of people as outlined in the Federal Constitution. This includes fostering a nation that safeguards the special position of Malays and Bumiputera, the sanctity of Islam, and the legitimate rights of all races.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: Bersatu will not contest the 16th General Election (GE16) on its own, but will instead move as part of a political coalition, its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Muhyiddin setuju Bersatu tak boleh gerak solo pada PRU16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/muhyiddin-setuju-bersatu-tak-boleh-gerak-solo-pada-pru16",
        "published": "2026-09-19T15:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Muhyiddin: Bersatu has held talks with several parties on new political alliance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/muhyiddin-bersatu-has-held-talks-with-several-parties-on-new",
        "published": "2026-09-19T16:08:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}