Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove all references to the People’s Progressive Party after its president clarified that the party did not attend today’s meeting and was not part of the coalition.

According to Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, the coalition will comprise Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Muda, the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP), Putra, Berjasa, Urimai, the Malaysian Advancement Party (MAP) and the National Indian Muslim Alliance Party (Iman).

Speaking at a press conference after chairing today’s meeting, he said the coalition’s name will be revealed later, adding it was a “loose coalition” and not a formally registered political bloc.

“It allows us to bring together party leaders, even those outside Perikatan Nasional, to discuss key issues and propose solutions to help the people,” he said.

“There are no fixed agendas. We can use this platform to discuss and make joint decisions on whatever issues we feel are of shared importance – whether it involves politics, economy, social matters or education.”

The respective supreme councils of Bersatu and PN previously agreed to allow Muhyiddin to spearhead efforts to build a united opposition front in preparation for the 16th general election.

Following that, on July 18, the Bersatu president held a meeting with the heads of various parties opposed to the government, including Muda, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), Pejuang, Putra, MAP and Urimai.