Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir dismissed claims that former Bersatu leader Hamzah Zainudin has applied to join the party or is in talks to become a member. "That is not true," Mukhriz said when asked about the rumors, emphasizing that no negotiations are underway between Hamzah and Pejuang as of May 31, 2026 [1, 2].
Hamzah was expelled from Bersatu on February 13, 2026, after allegedly breaching the party’s constitution [2]. Since then, his political future has remained uncertain amid ongoing speculation about his next moves.
Hamzah is reportedly working with a group of former Bersatu leaders known as "Team Reset," which includes MPs Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, and Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan [1, 2]. This group is exploring options to form a new political platform or potentially take control of a smaller party.
Reports indicate that Hamzah is considering taking over the Malaysian solidarity party Berjasa, with possible activities centered in Kota Bharu, Kelantan [1, 2]. These efforts suggest he is aiming to create an independent political vehicle separate from Bersatu and Pejuang.
Despite public speculation, Pejuang has remained clear that it is not negotiating with Hamzah. Mukhriz Mahathir reaffirmed the party’s stance, rejecting any talk of Hamzah’s membership or alliance with Pejuang [1, 2].
Speculation continues about a potential launch of a new political movement linked to Hamzah and Team Reset, with reports targeting June 13, 2026, as a possible date for this announcement [2]. Until then, Hamzah’s exact plans and party affiliations remain unresolved.
