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Selangor Bersatu-PH alliance signals deeper party realignments, says Kiandee
A suspended Bersatu vice-president has suggested that former PKR members within Bersatu may have influenced plans for a political pact with Pakatan Harapan in Selangor, indicating deeper ideological currents within the party.
LSN Malaysia ·

Suspended Bersatu vice-president Kiandee Roslan has downplayed surprise at reports of a potential political alliance between Bersatu and Pakatan Harapan in Selangor, characterizing the development as reflective of longstanding factional interests within the party.
Kiandee suggested that former PKR politicians who have since joined Bersatu may have played a significant role in facilitating discussions around the proposed pact. His remarks point to underlying divisions within Bersatu over the party's political direction and strategic alliances.
The Selangor Bersatu-PH alliance discussions have emerged as tensions persist within the Perikatan Nasional coalition at both federal and state levels. Bersatu has faced internal strains over its leadership and political positioning since its suspension from the ruling coalition earlier this year.
Kiandee's comments suggest that personnel shifts between PKR and Bersatu have maintained continuity of political networks despite formal party changes, influencing behind-the-scenes negotiations. The alleged alliance discussions underscore how cross-party member movements continue to shape Malaysian political dynamics.