A Trojan Horse or a Fresh Start? The emergence of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) has sparked controversy over whether the new party is a "Trojan horse" for Barisan Nasional (BN) or Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS).
However, Bersama's leadership insists this characterization is inaccurate. At its core, Bersama seeks to offer Malaysians a new kind of politics that moves away from divisive rhetoric and race based politics.
Its leaders, including Chief Rafizi Ramli and co leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, are aware of the country's changing demographics and the need for a fresh approach.