KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 20): Malaysia’s Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is expected to announce a new political platform next week, alongside 16 Members of Parliament from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), according to a report by Utusan Malaysia. Citing Bersatu MP for Padang Rengas, Azahari Hassan, the report said Hamzah and several lawmakers will be joining what has been described as a “new home” or alternative political party. “Based on the information I have received, God willing, it will be announced next week,” Azahari was quoted as saying. Hamzah, who is also MP for Larut, was expelled from Bersatu on Feb 14 for allegedly breaching the party constitution. According to the report, Yunus said Hamzah had hinted at the identity of the party but has yet to publicly disclose its name.

Source: The Edge Markets February 20, 2026 02:02 UTC