Party of Homeland's Fighters

The Party of Homeland's Fighters (Malay: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air, abbreviated PEJUANG) is a political party in Malaysia, formed in August 2020.

Party of Homeland's Fighters
Malay nameParti Pejuang Tanah Air
ڤرتي ڤجواڠ تانه اءير
AbbreviationPEJUANG
PresidentMukhriz Mahathir
ChairmanMahathir Mohamad
FounderMahathir Mohamad
Founded12 August 2020
Split fromMalaysian United Indigenous Party (PPBM)
IdeologyMalay nationalism
Social conservatism
Islamic democracy
Anti-corruption
Political positionCentre-right
National affiliationPakatan Harapan (Allied parties)
Colours     Red and white
Dewan Negara
1 / 70
Dewan Rakyat
6 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri
3 / 591

History

The party was formed by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who was also the former Chairman of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU). He resigned as Prime Minister on 24 February 2020,[1] the same day BERSATU announced its departure from the then ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.[2] In March, Muhyiddin Yassin, the President and the acting Chairman of BERSATU was appointed the new Prime Minister. However, Mahathir five other MPs including Mukhriz Mahathir (former Menteri Besar of Kedah), Syed Saddiq (former Minister of Youth and Sports), Maszlee Malik (former Minister of Education), Shahruddin Md Salleh (former Deputy Minister of Works), did not back Muhyiddin and his new Perikatan Nasional (PN) government. They remained members of BERSATU until 28 May when they were sacked from the party.[3]

In August, Mahathir announced that he would be forming a new Malay-based party.[4] On 12 August, it adopted the name Parti Pejuang Tanah Air.[5]

The party will contest in the upcoming Slim by-election.

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament

Dewan Negara (Senate)

Senators
Main article: Members of the Dewan Negara, 14th Malaysian Parliament
  1. Marzuki Yahya – appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament
Main article: Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 14th Malaysian Parliament

PEJUANG has 6 members in the House of Representatives.

State No. Parliament Constituency Member Party
 KedahP004LangkawiMahathir MohamadPEJUANG
P005JerlunMukhriz MahathirPEJUANG
P006Kubang PasuAmiruddin HamzahPEJUANG
 Johor P146MuarSyed Saddiq Syed Abdul RahmanPEJUANG
P149Sri GadingShahruddin Md SallehPEJUANG
P151Simpang RenggamMaszlee MalikPEJUANG
TotalKedah (3), Johor (3)

Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly)

Malaysian State Assembly Representatives
Main article: List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2018–)
State No. State Constituency Member Party
 KedahN6JitraMukhriz MahathirPEJUANG
N15Anak BukitAmiruddin HamzahPEJUANG
 SelangorN7Batang KaliHarumaini OmarPEJUANG
N12JeramMohd Shaid RosliPEJUANG
N13KuangSallehudin AmiruddinPEJUANG
TotalKedah (2), Selangor (3)

References
  1. "BREAKING: Malaysia's Mahathir sends resignation letter to king". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. "Bersatu umum keluar Pakatan Harapan". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. "Tun M dipecat dari Bersatu". 28 May 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  4. "Tun Mahathir umum akan tubuh parti Melayu baharu". 7 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  5. "Tun M umum nama parti baharu, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air". 12 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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