Bersatu fears Umno defectors will move to control the party

Bersatu leaders and members have begun formulating strategies for the party elections in June to try and rein in the influence of former Umno members who joined the party after the 14th general election.

Their concerns stem from the fear that the former Umno leaders and members will try to control the party and change its struggles, online media The Malaysian Insight (TMI) reported.

Gopeng Youth wing chief Megat Muhamad Asri Megat Zambri said several party division chiefs are intent on retaining their positions in the party as they have yet to receive their “returns” for serving the party.

“There are division chiefs who struggled (before GE14) and they want their returns. At the division levels, I see strategies formed to retain their positions, but not in my division… others,” Megat Muhamad told TMI.

There are also division chiefs who are concerned that some of the Umno defectors have the financial clout to influence members in the coming elections.

“The original fighters are distressed because they don’t have the funds. - Mkini