Bersatu may use own logo for Negeri Sembilan polls

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is reportedly considering a significant strategic shift for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election: using its own party logo instead of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition's symbol. This potential move stems from lessons learned during the recent Johor state election, where the coalition's unified logo reportedly caused confusion among voters, particularly Malay voters.

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In the current situation, it is highly likely that Bersatu will use its own logo.

A source close to the party revealed that Bersatu has purchased nomination forms for 30 state seats it intends to contest in Negeri Sembilan. If the party proceeds with its own logo, it is expected to align with parties within the Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat (IPR) coalition. "In the current situation, it is highly likely that Bersatu will use its own logo," the source told Utusan Malaysia. "We are taking into account the recent situation in Johor where there seemed to be 'PN A' and 'PN B,' which confused voters."

The Johor election results, where Barisan Nasional (BN) secured a decisive victory, have amplified these considerations. PN, including Bersatu, failed to win any seats in Johor. Bersatu, which faced internal conflicts with PAS, contested 16 seats under the PN banner but could not retain two seats it previously held. The source indicated that the final decision on the logo will be made after seat allocation discussions among PN component parties.

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We are taking into account the recent situation in Johor where there seemed to be ‘PN A’ and ‘PN B,’ which confused voters.

However, if no positive agreement is reached, Bersatu aims to contest 30 out of 36 state seats with its own logo, aspiring to form the state government. While key Bersatu leaders remained tight-lipped, co-founder Datuk Seri Mohd. Redzuan Md. Yusof supported the idea of using a separate logo with electoral pact partners, citing Negeri Sembilan's historical significance for the party's establishment. He also suggested that PAS's actions in Johor betrayed coalition partners and confused voters.

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If that is the strategy used, it is better for Bersatu to use its own symbol. This consideration has been discussed for a long time, however, the results of the Johor PRN have further strengthened Bersatu's direction in the Negeri Sembilan PRN.