Several members of parliament from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Umno have expressed interest in joining Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), led by Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, party leaders confirmed today [1, 2, 3]. Bersama leaders have advised these MPs to hold off on switching allegiances until the dissolution of Parliament to avoid destabilizing the government. "We have received queries from elected representatives in PH and other parties expressing interest in joining Bersama, but we told them to stay put for now," said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad [1]. He added, "We told them to wait because there are many considerations, including the stability of the government. We haven't overlooked that" [1].
Bersama underwent leadership changes on May 17, 2026, when Nik Nazmi and Rafizi Ramli assumed control of the party, resigning their parliamentary seats the following day [1, 2, 3]. Since then, the party has attracted around 20,000 new members, with nearly half—46%—being "fence-sitters" or first-time political party members, highlighting voter demand for a new political alternative [1, 2, 3].
The party's membership breakdown reveals 29% of members came from PKR, while members from Umno, PAS, Amanah, Bersatu, Muda, and DAP make up smaller proportions. Malay-based parties collectively represent about 15% of Bersama’s membership, Nik Nazmi said: "If we count members from Malay-based parties—Umno, PAS, Bersatu, and Amanah—we have received about 15 per cent participation from that segment" [1]. Ethnically, the party reports around 62% Malay members, 16% Indian, and 15% Chinese [1, 2, 3]. Nik Nazmi noted, "The high percentage of fence-sitters joining the party shows that this group is seeking a 'third force' as they feel existing parties can no longer represent them" [1].
Nik Nazmi reiterated that while many MPs, beyond the four or five PKR MPs already mentioned, have expressed interest, all have been asked to wait: "It's not just the four or five PKR MPs mentioned. Many from PH and other parties have asked" [1]. He emphasized the party's caution in balancing expansion with government stability, saying, "But we have told them to wait for now, because there are many considerations including the stability of the government. It is not that we have not thought about this" [3].
Nik Nazmi revealed the detailed membership composition on May 31, 2026, providing the latest official figures on Bersama’s membership sectors [3].
