Malaysian United Party

The Malaysian United Party (Malay: Parti Bersama Malaysia, abbreviated MUP) is a small political party registered in 2016 and based in George Town, Penang.

Malaysian United Party
Parti Bersama Malaysia
国民团结党
AbbreviationMUP
LeaderTan Gin Theam (陈金升)
Legalised2 December 2016
Headquarters288D, 3-2, Fortune Court, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang, 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 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

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  • President ; Tan Gin Theam
  • Deputy President ; Dennis Koay Xing Boon
  • Vice Presidents ; Lim Boo Chang
    Dennis Yim
    Soon Chee Beng
    Lily Teoh
  • Secretary ; Kee Lean Ee
  • Treasurer ; Noor Shukri Hashim

General election results

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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
0 / 222
5 2,102 0.02%  0 seat; No representation in Parliament Tan Gin Theam

State election results

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Election Total seats won Seats contested Total votes Voting Percentage Outcome of election Election leader
Penang 2018
0 / 40
20 2,102 0.02%  0 seat; No representation in state seats Tan Gin Theam
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See also

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References

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  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. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  3. ^ "77 candidates in Penang lose their deposit". The Star. Malaysia. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-06-05.