Political party of Malaysia
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, Tan Gin Theam , and aided by two former Barisan Nasional politicians, David Yim and Lim Boo Chang .[ 2]
Leadership
President ; Tan Gin Theam Deputy President ; Dennis Koay Xing BoonVice Presidents ; Lim Boo Chang Dennis Yim Secretary ; Kee Lean EeTreasurer ; Noor Shukri Hashim
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
Seats contested
Total votes
Voting Percentage
Outcome of election
Election leader
2018
5
2,102
0.02%
No representation in Parliament
Tan Gin Theam
State election results
Election
Total seats won
Seats contested
Total votes
Voting Percentage
Outcome of election
Election leader
Penang 2018
20
2,102
0.02%
No representation in state seats
Tan Gin Theam
External links
See also
References
Parties without representation in the Parliament and State Assemblies
Defunct parties and coalition
Defunct coalitions Defunct former parliamentary parties Other defunct parties
* denotes non-registered parties
