Parti Bersama Malaysia (Malaysian United Party)

Parti Bersama Malaysia, also known as Bersama, is a relatively new political party in Malaysia that has gained recent attention. It was taken over in May by Rafizi Ramli, a former deputy president of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's People's Justice Party (PKR). Bersama is considered newsworthy because it is seen as a potential threat to the ruling coalition, particularly by attracting reformist voters who previously supported Pakatan Harapan (PH). Analysts suggest that while Bersama may not single-handedly unseat the current government, it could significantly impact the coalition's support base by appealing to voters disillusioned with the current political landscape. The party's emergence represents a 'third force' aiming to capitalize on voter discontent.