Is Bersama planning to contest more than 10 seats in Johor?

Parti Bersama Malaysia supporters are waiting with bated breath for the party to reveal how many seats it will contest in the July 11 Johor election.

Party co-leaders Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have remained tight-lipped so far, but a vital clue may unveil their plans.

In a social media post yesterday, Rafizi said Bersama intends to mobilise 20 percent of its members for the state polls, and deploy at least 400 members in each constituency it is contesting.

The party hasn't revealed its latest membership numbers as of yet, but it is estimated to have exceeded 20,000 - a milestone Rafizi previously expected the party would hit by late May.

Assuming 20,000 members as a minimum, and its deployment targets, the math suggests that Bersama may contest at least 10 seats.

Malaysiakini's previous analysis of polling data from the 2022 general election found that Stulang, Larkin, Gambir, Serom, Tangkak, Buloh Kasap, Bukit Batu, Layang-Layang, and Kempas are possible seats that Bersama may contest.

Going solo

The party previously said it will go solo and not limit itself to contesting PKR seats.

Several of the seats on Malaysiakini's analysis list are held by DAP and Umno.

Bersama had previously opened public applications for candidates who want to contest under the party's logo.

The process required applicants to declare their income and assets along with their education, career, and family backgrounds.

Applicants will also be screened based on their background, while qualitative surveys in their local communities will be done to obtain feedback.

Rafizi said registration for members to volunteer for the Johor campaign will open on Monday.

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