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The United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (abbrev: URIMAI; Malay: Parti Bersepakat Hak Rakyat Malaysia) is a Malaysian political party. It was founded by former Deputy Chief Minister of Penang Ramasamy Palanisamy after he left the Democratic Action Party (DAP). The party has yet to be registered by the country's Registrar of Societies.[3] Pending legalisation, interim party chairman Ramsamy has referred to the party as "movement to defend the rights of the people, especially the non-Malays."[4] Despite being Indian-focused, Ramasamy has asserted that it would be open to all ethnic groups,[4] but has said he would not refer to it as "multi-racial like other political parties."[3]
United for the Rights of Malaysians Party | |
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| Malay name | Parti Bersepakat Untuk Hak Rakyat Malaysia ڤرتي برسڤاكت حق رعيت مليسيا |
| Chinese name | 马来西亚民权共识党 Mǎláixīyà mínquán gòngshì dǎng |
| Tamil name | மலேசியர் ஐக்கிய உரிமை கட்சியின் Malēciyar aikkiya urimai kaṭciyiṉ |
| Abbreviation | URIMAI |
| Chairperson | Ramasamy Palanisamy (interim) |
| Founded | 26 November 2023 |
| Split from | Democratic Action Party |
| Youth wing | URIMAI Youth |
| Women's wing | URIMAI Women |
| Ideology | Malaysian Indians' interests Minority rights Multiculturalism Social democracy[1] |
| Political position | Centre-left[2] |
| Colours | Red White |
| Slogan | Political Force Of The Voiceless |
| Dewan Negara: | 0 / 70 |
| Dewan Rakyat: | 0 / 222 |
| Website | |
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The party's founding, according to Ramasamy, is motivated by the country's neglect of its Indian population.[5] He also asserted that the Democratic Action Party and its partner the People's Justice Party (PKR), both of which are part of the unity government, failed to represent the interests of the Indian population while in power despite claiming to be multi-racial.[5]
References
edit- ^ Based on their focus on minority rights and social equality
- ^ The party's emphasis on minority rights, social justice, and multiculturalism aligns with centre-left political positions
- ^ a b "After DAP, "Urimai" (rights) is Ramasamy's new political party to uphold non-Malay interests". focusmalaysia.my. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b Mok, Opalyn (27 November 2023). "Former Penang deputy chief minister P. Ramasamy forms Indian-based party Urimai". Malay Mail. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b ROSLI, SYAJARATULHUDA MOHD (27 November 2023). "Ramasamy tubuh parti Urimai". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 6 December 2023.