Malaysia's Parti Wawasan Negara Officially Recognized After Name Change Approval
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) has been officially recognized as a legal political party in Malaysia.
- The party received approval from the Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) for its name change and identity.
- Wawasan's president, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, stated the party has adhered to the Societies Act throughout the process of changing its name from Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM).
Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) has officially secured its status as a legal political entity in Malaysia, following approval from the Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS). The party confirmed it received the necessary clearance regarding its name change and the adoption of its new identity.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, the president of Wawasan, emphasized that the party has operated in full compliance with the Societies Act during its transition from Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM). He stated that the name change was formalized after a general meeting approved the decision, which was then submitted to the RoS for official processing.
"Wawasan is a legitimate party for all Malaysians," Hamzah declared at a press conference following the party's inaugural Central Committee Meeting. He presented a letter from the RoS dated July 7, 2026, addressed to the Secretary-General of Parti Wawasan Negara, confirming the approval for amendments to the party's constitution and name.
The approval from RoS covers four key areas: the change of name, alteration of address, amendments to the party's laws under Section 11, and the authorization to use its flag, emblem, symbol, or badge under Section 50. Hamzah clarified that the party's existing emblem, which was approved at its Annual General Meeting, had not yet received official RoS endorsement, but its use was not unlawful pending confirmation.
Wawasan is a legitimate party for all Malaysians.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.