Former information minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir today launched a new political party, named Parti Ikatan Bangsa Malaysia (Ikatan), which he claims to be 'pro-rakyat'.

"After struggling so hard for more than two years and with the help of a court order, Ikatan is finally registered," Kadir said in his speech to some 300 people in attendance at the launching ceremony in Seri Kembangan.