Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia claimed an Umno state assemblyperson in Johor may soon defect to the Umno splinter party.

Batu Pahat Bersatu chief Mohd Zaid Mohd Yusof, when contacted, said he had met with the Umno state assemblyperson to discuss the matter.

"There are signs that he is interested in joining Bersatu as he is facing pressure from those who are trying to wrest his position," he told Malaysiakini.

Malaysiakini understands the Umno assemblyperson is upset at plans by Johor BN to drop him from the next general election...