Good relations not a sign of PKR, Bersatu cooperation

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has denied any official discussions or decisions about forming a political partnership with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), despite speculation fueled by recent interactions.

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In politics, meetings, communication or good relations between individuals from different parties cannot automatically be interpreted as the formation of a new political alignment.

Na’im Brundage, an executive committee member of Bersatu's youth wing Armada, stated that meetings and good relations between individuals from different parties should not be automatically interpreted as the formation of new political alliances. He emphasized that any significant cooperation would necessitate formal party processes and official decisions.

Brundage clarified that Bersatu's primary focus remains on safeguarding the party's rights and ensuring that the voices of its allies within the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition are respected. The party is also committed to determining the best course for its political struggle in the interest of the people.

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The focus of Bersatu now is to defend the party's rights, ensure the voice of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition members is respected, and determine the best direction for the party's struggle for the benefit of the people.

Addressing rumors that Bersatu sought to have PN suspended by the Registrar of Societies (ROS), Brundage explained that the party's report to ROS was aimed at defending its rights as a founding member of PN. The goal, he said, is to ensure PN is governed according to its constitution, with decisions made through legitimate channels and all member parties receiving fair treatment.

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The issue is not about wanting to see PN suspended, but about ensuring PN is administered based on its constitution, decisions are made through legitimate channels, and all member parties are given fair rights and treatment.

Brundage acknowledged that the suspension of PN could negatively impact all component parties, including Bersatu, by affecting the use of the PN symbol in future elections. However, he stressed that Bersatu cannot remain silent if its rights as a coalition member are denied. The party has previously denied claims of re-engaging with Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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If ROS eventually takes any action against PN, that is ROS's decision based on the law and their findings, not Bersatu's decision.