What we know about former Malaysian PM Mahathir’s new political party so far

SINGAPORE: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday unveiled the name of his political party as Parti Pejuang Tanah Air , which means warriors of the homeland.

Politicians who pledged their support for Mahathir Mohamad's new party include Amiruddin Hamzah, Mukhriz Mahathir, Marzuki Yahya, Maszlee Malik and Shahruddin Salleh. Since then Bersatu grassroots members in areas such as Langkawi and Kubang Pasu are said to have quit the party to join Dr Mahathir’s party. Dr Mahathir and Mr Amiruddin are MPs for Langkawi and Kubang Pasu respectively.Political observers said that the party name is in line with Dr Mahathir’s ideology and objectives.

“The ideology to fight corruption, to make sure there is a clean government, to make sure Malays interest are protected, all these are the same,” said Assoc Prof Ahmad Martadha. Assoc Prof Ahmad Martadha added that Pejuang could struggle because it does not have strong grassroots in many areas, unlike Bersatu or its PN ally the United Malays National Organisation .

When announcing that he would form a new party last week, Dr Mahathir did not appear entirely confident that the ROS would accept his party’s registration. There have been calls from both sides of the political divide for Mr Muhyiddin to hold snap polls, as questions linger over whether he is able to govern effectively with a slim parliamentary majority.

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