World · Malaysia Bureau
Grassroots Bersatu leaders in Kangar defect to Wawasan
Nearly all branch heads in the Kangar division of Bersatu have left the party to join rival outfit Wawasan, signaling growing discontent within the coalition.
LSN Malaysia ·
Ninety out of 99 branch leaders in Bersatu's Kangar division have departed the party, with the grassroots representatives moving their allegiance to Wawasan in a significant show of internal dissatisfaction.
The mass defection underscores deepening fractures within Bersatu at the grassroots level, with overwhelming majority support among divisional leadership shifting to the alternative political movement.
The exodus from Kangar represents a notable challenge to party cohesion ahead of upcoming political developments in the region. Such large-scale departures of grassroots leaders typically reflect broader concerns about party direction and leadership among rank-and-file members.
Wawasan, which has been positioning itself as an alternative political force, stands to gain substantial organizational infrastructure through the influx of experienced local representatives from the Kangar division.
The development highlights ongoing volatility in Malaysia's political landscape, with established political parties facing persistent challenges in retaining grassroots support and maintaining organizational unity at the divisional level.