Ramasamy, formerly with DAP, said Urimai was open to working with any coalition, except Pakatan Harapan.

“A political party has to contest and stay relevant and that also means (joining a) coalition. Obviously we are not going with PH. We might join another coalition, but it’s still too early to be determined,” said Ramasamy.

“It is possible (to apply to become a member of PN) but this depends on whether PN addresses the plight of the non-Malays,” Ramasamy told reporters after launching Urimai’s Selangor and Federal Territories headquarters.

He did not elaborate on what issues involving the non-Malays that PN could champion.

Urimai was formed in November 2023 following Ramasamy’s exit from DAP, and is awaiting approval by the Registrar of Societies.

Ramasamy said Urimai will consider fielding independent candidates in future elections if the Indian-based party remains unregistered. “They will be supported by Urimai and we will tell the public that they are backed by us,” he said.

Last week, Ramasamy questioned the registrar’s silence on Urimai’s application, made six months ago. Malaysiakini reported that the party was considering taking legal action over the matter.

Ramasamy joined DAP in 2005 and went on to become a Penang deputy chief minister. He quit the party after he was not fielded in the Penang state assembly elections last August.