Bersatu’s big Perikatan Nasional gamble


A lot is at stake for the party with its plan to formalise a political coalition but it is confident in moving forward.

THE conventional wisdom is that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia is a weak political party. Many dismiss its chances of winning seats in the 15th General Election (GE15).

Sacked Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad predicted that Umno would fight his former party in GE15. The former Prime Minister said Bersatu would be left dangling without the support of Pakatan Harapan.

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