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Non-bumiputeras who join the new Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia will only be allowed to second-tier membership, said former DPM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
"It is open to the rest as associate members; **they also have same rights as normal members except to vote and contest for party positions although they can be appointed,"** said the former deputy prime minister when submitting the party's papers to the Registrar of Societies (ROS) yesterday, 9 August as reported by The Malay Mail Online.
"Bersatu's membership is open for all Bumiputera citizens as well as Orang Asli, those from Sabah and Sarawak as stated in the Federal Constitution," added Muhyiddin, in a report by Malay Mail Online yesterday, 9 August.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the main leaders of the new Parti Pribumi at the ROS headquarters yesterday, 9 August
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Muhyiddin also mentioned that the party's main goal would be to defend Islam and the Bumiputera
After mentioning the party's goal clearly, the sacked DPM also spoke about how the membership is open to all Malaysians thanks to the party's "inclusive, dynamic, progressive and open nature".
"We have the reform agenda and justice for all to protect the rights and welfare of every rakyat regardless of race and religion," added Muhyiddin, when speaking to reporters at the ROS headquarters according to Malaysiakini.
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Having submitted the documents for the party's registration approval, Muhyiddin also went on to read Parti Pribumi's constitution:
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The Malay Mail Online reported that the party's leadership roles will be taken by both Muhyiddin who will be its president while Dr Mahathir will serve as Parti Pribumi's chairman
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