Johor polls: 60 Bersatu members join PKR, back Anwar Ibrahim

In a significant political shift ahead of the Johor state election, 60 members of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu) from the Senggarang Timur branch have officially joined the People's Justice Party (PKR). The announcement came Tuesday night, signaling a potential blow to Bersatu's local standing.

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I hope those who are still in Bersatu can migrate and open their minds.

Mohamad Asri Sebin, the former head of Bersatu's Senggarang Timur branch, stated that the decision to switch parties was driven by their collective support for the federal government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "I hope those who are still in Bersatu can migrate and open their minds," Asri was quoted as saying, emphasizing his commitment to the current administration.

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We are informed that about 60 new members from Bersatu are joining PKR. There are still forms to be filled, and I hope to hand these forms to the Prime Minister today if I have the chance.

Batu Pahat Member of Parliament Onn Abu Bakar, who is also a Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Senggarang state constituency, welcomed the new members. He confirmed that the group of 60 had submitted their membership forms and expressed hope that more Bersatu members would follow suit. Onn pledged that the new PKR members would be actively involved in party programs in Batu Pahat, underscoring PKR's efforts to strengthen its grassroots support.

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I also did not expect them to come tonight (last night). We will welcome these new members and involve them in PKR programs in Batu Pahat.