Malaysian United Party

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Malaysian United Party
Parti Bersama Malaysia
国民团结党
AbbreviationMUP
Leader (陈金升)
Legalised2 December 2016
Headquarters288D, 3-2, Fortune Court, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, 11500 , Malaysia
IdeologyLiberal democracy
Third Way
Political positionCentre
Colours  Red, white
Dewan Negara:
0 / 70
Dewan Rakyat:
0 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri:
0 / 587
Website
muparty.com.my

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
2018
0 / 222
2,102 0.02% Steady0 seat; No representation in Parliament

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References[]

  1. ^ Tan, Christopher (2017-07-31). "New party to stand united with all Malaysians". The Star. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  2. ^ McIntyre, Ian; Lee, Edmund (2018-04-06). "MUP vows to bring back 'politics of service' to people". The Sun. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  3. ^ "77 candidates in Penang lose their deposit". The Star. Malaysia. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-06-05.


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