KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19, 2025 — Twelve opposition parties in Malaysia have agreed to form a loose alliance aimed at addressing what they claim are unresolved national issues under the current Madani government, including unmet reform promises, Malaysiakini reported.
The alliance includes Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Muda, the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP), Putra, Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa), Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), Parti Kemajuan Malaysia (MAP), Parti Perikatan India Muslim Nasional (Iman), and a yet-to-be-registered party called Urimai.
Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who also chairs the Perikatan Nasional (PN), said the group has not decided on an official name yet and will announce it at their upcoming meeting.
“We are united—none of the party leaders disagreed. This is something that requires attention and priority, including the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), which is currently being debated and seen as failing to resolve many key issues,” Muhyiddin said during a press conference after the meeting with the party leaders in Kuala Lumpur today.
He emphasized that this initial step marks the beginning of a broader effort, with further actions to be determined in due course.
The alliance plans to engage with various sectors of society—including traders, entrepreneurs, and specific community groups—to better understand their challenges and propose solutions to the government.
Among other opposition leaders present were PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, Gerakan President Datuk Dr Dominic Lau, and Bersatu Secretary-General Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
Muhyiddin clarified that the alliance is not a formally registered political coalition.
“This is not a single party—it is many parties. The structure is loose to allow participation from all party leaders, not limited to those in PN, to discuss shared interests across political, economic, social, and education matters,” he said.
The group is focused on finding ways to alleviate the burdens faced by the rakyat (people), especially concerning current economic pressures.
Muhyiddin pointed to the cost of living as one of the alliance’s main concerns, claiming it has become increasingly burdensome despite the official inflation rate remaining low.
He attributed the rising costs partly to the government’s targeted fuel subsidy rationalization, which he said has driven up logistics costs and, consequently, consumer prices.
Another major concern, he said, is the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which as of July 1 covers nearly 6,000 additional goods—burdening businesses and consumers alike.
“This is causing significant strain on the people, as they now bear the consequences of various government policies,” he added.
The alliance aims to present a united front in raising these issues and advocating for alternative approaches that they believe better serve the rakyat.
