Malaysian United Party
Malaysian United Party Parti Bersama Malaysia 国民团结党 | |
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Abbreviation | MUP |
Leader | (陈金升) |
Legalised | 2 December 2016 |
Headquarters | 288D, 3-2, Fortune Court, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, 11500 , Malaysia |
Ideology | Liberal democracy Third Way |
Political position | Centre |
Colours | Red, white |
Dewan Negara: | 0 / 70 |
Dewan Rakyat: | 0 / 222 |
Dewan Undangan Negeri: | 0 / 587 |
Website | |
muparty | |
Malaysia portal
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The Malaysian United Party (Malay: Parti Bersama Malaysia, abbreviated MUP) is a small political party registered in 2016 and based in George Town, Penang.
The party's stated intention was to act as a third force in Malaysian politics and assume the role of providing check and balance on both the ruling and opposition parties.[1]
The initial membership of the party consisted of civil society members from the ethnic Chinese community helmed by business owner, , and aided by two former Barisan Nasional politicians, and Lim Boo Chang.[2]
General election results[]
The party contested 20 state seats and five parliamentary seats, all in the state of Penang, in the 2018 Malaysian general election but failed in their maiden electoral venture with all their candidates having lost their deposits.[3]
Election | Total seats won | Total votes | Voting Percentage | Outcome of election | Election leader |
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2018 | 0 / 222
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2,102 | 0.02% | 0 seat; No representation in Parliament |
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References[]
- ^ Tan, Christopher (2017-07-31). "New party to stand united with all Malaysians". The Star. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ McIntyre, Ian; Lee, Edmund (2018-04-06). "MUP vows to bring back 'politics of service' to people". The Sun. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ "77 candidates in Penang lose their deposit". The Star. Malaysia. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
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