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PBM President Dismisses Claims of Mass Party Defections to Wawasan
The president of Parti Bumiputera Maju (PBM) has rejected assertions that approximately 2,000 party members have switched allegiance to Wawasan, stating that only around 30 individuals have actually left the party.
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Larry Sng, president of PBM, on Tuesday refuted claims circulating within party youth circles that the party had experienced a significant exodus of members to the rival Wawasan faction. Sng characterized the defection narrative as grossly exaggerated, asserting that the actual number of members who have departed the party stands at approximately 30 individuals, far below the 2,000 figure being referenced in party discussions. The PBM president's statement addresses mounting speculation about internal party fractures and the movement of members between competing political entities in the region. Sng did not elaborate on the reasons behind the departures or provide additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the membership transitions. The denial comes amid broader political realignments affecting several regional parties and their respective membership bases.