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 | |
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Malay name | Parti Pejuang Tanah Air ڤرتي ڤجواڠ تانه اءير |
Abbreviation | PEJUANG |
President | Mukhriz Mahathir |
Chairman | Mahathir Mohamad |
Founder | Mahathir Mohamad |
Founded | 12 August 2020 |
Split from | Malaysian United Indigenous Party (PPBM) |
Ideology | Malay nationalism Social conservatism Islamic democracy Anti-corruption |
Political position | Centre-right |
National affiliation | Pakatan Harapan (Allied parties) |
Colours | Red and white |
Dewan Negara | 1 / 70
|
Dewan Rakyat | 6 / 222
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Dewan Undangan Negeri | 3 / 591
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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
- Marzuki Yahya – appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)
Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament
PEJUANG has 6 members in the House of Representatives.
State | No. | Parliament Constituency | Member | Party | ||
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P004 | Langkawi | Mahathir Mohamad | PEJUANG | |||
P005 | Jerlun | Mukhriz Mahathir | PEJUANG | |||
P006 | Kubang Pasu | Amiruddin Hamzah | PEJUANG | |||
P146 | Muar | Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman | PEJUANG | |||
P149 | Sri Gading | Shahruddin Md Salleh | PEJUANG | |||
P151 | Simpang Renggam | Maszlee Malik | PEJUANG | |||
Total | Kedah (3), Johor (3) |
Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly)
Malaysian State Assembly Representatives
State | No. | State Constituency | Member | Party | ||
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N6 | Jitra | Mukhriz Mahathir | PEJUANG | |||
N15 | Anak Bukit | Amiruddin Hamzah | PEJUANG | |||
N7 | Batang Kali | Harumaini Omar | PEJUANG | |||
N12 | Jeram | Mohd Shaid Rosli | PEJUANG | |||
N13 | Kuang | Sallehudin Amiruddin | PEJUANG | |||
Total | Kedah (2), Selangor (3) |
References
- "BREAKING: Malaysia's Mahathir sends resignation letter to king". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "Bersatu umum keluar Pakatan Harapan". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "Tun M dipecat dari Bersatu". 28 May 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "Tun Mahathir umum akan tubuh parti Melayu baharu". 7 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "Tun M umum nama parti baharu, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air". 12 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.