The Malaysian United Party (, abbreviated BERSAMA) is a political party in Malaysia. The party was founded in 2016 with the intention of acting as a third force. It was taken over in 2026 by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi, and rebranded with a new symbol and manifesto.
History BERSAMA was registered in 2016 and based in George Town, Penang. The party's stated intention was to act as a third force in Malaysian politics and assume the role of providing check and balance on both the ruling and opposition parties. The initial membership of the party consisted of civil society members from the ethnic Chinese community helmed by business owner, Tan Gin Theam, aided by two former Barisan Nasional politicians, David Yim Boon Leong and Lim Boo Chang. The party was abbreviated as MU and MUP until 2026.
The party contested 20 state seats and five parliamentary seats, all in the state of Penang, in the 2018 Malaysian general election but failed in their maiden electoral venture with all their candidates having lost their deposits.
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi announced that they would take over the party on 19 May 2026. It will contest the next election without entering into any alliances. In conjunction with the takeover, a new 12-point agenda was announced.
Organisational structure
President: Ahmad Syukri Che Abdul Razab
De facto co-leaders: Rafizi Ramli Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Election results
General election results ElectionTotal seats wonSeats contestedTotal votesVoting PercentageOutcome of electionElection leader201852,1020.02% 0 seatTan Gin Theam
State election results State electionState Legislative AssemblyPerlisKedahKelantanTerengganuPenangPerakPahangSelangorNegeri SembilanMalaccaJohor SabahSarawakTotal won / Total contested2/3 majority20182026
Notes
See also Politics of Malaysia List of political parties in Malaysia
References
External links Malaysian United Party Parti Bersama on Facebook