History
The Malaysia United People's Party (MUPP), also known as Parti Bersatu Sasa Malaysia (BERSAMA), is a political party in Malaysia. It was originally founded as the United Sabah People's Power Democratic Party (SETIA) in 1994 by Shuhaiddin Langkap in Sabah. SETIA was established as an opposition party with a Bumiputera-centric platform, aiming to represent the interests of indigenous communities. However, its membership was open to all ethnic groups, and its leadership included representatives from various backgrounds. The party contested in Sabah state elections, advocating for political and economic empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities. On March 23, 2011, the party underwent a rebranding and was renamed Parti Bersatu Sasa Malaysia (BERSAMA) as it expanded its presence beyond Sabah to Peninsular Malaysia. This change marked an effort to become a national-level political entity, broadening its focus beyond regional issues to address national concerns.Political Position and Influence
BERSAMA positioned itself as a multiracial and multi-regional party, seeking to bridge the gap between Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia. The party’s ideology emphasized: National unity and equal representation for all ethnicities. Empowerment of marginalized communities, particularly in East Malaysia. Good governance and economic justice. Despite its expansion, BERSAMA has remained a smaller political party compared to Malaysia's major coalitions. It has contested in state and general elections, advocating for greater political autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak, as well as national unity.Recent Developments
While the party has not played a dominant role in Malaysia’s mainstream politics, it continues to engage in political discourse, advocating for policies that benefit its support base. Its participation in elections and political alliances, if any, reflect its evolving role in Malaysia’s political landscape.General election results
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