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Bersatu Fields 16 Candidates for Johor State Election, Including Former MB and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has named 16 candidates for the Johor state election, including prominent figures who recently switched allegiance from Umno and notable parliamentarians.

By Syed Naguib · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Ex-Layang-Layang MP Abandons Umno for Bersatu After Seat Allocation to MCA

Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim has departed Umno and enlisted with Bersatu following Umno's decision to hand the Layang-Layang parliamentary constituency to coalition partner MCA for the upcoming election.

By Syed Naguib · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read