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Singapore Malay National Organisation

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Singapore Malay National Organisation
ChairmanAbu Mohamed
Secretary-GeneralMuhammad Hairullah Ahmad
FounderEunos bin Abdullah
Founded19 March 1967; 58 years ago (1967-03-19)
Split fromUnited Malays National Organisation
Headquarters218F Changi Road PKMS Building, Singapore 419737
Ideology
National affiliationSingapore Democratic Alliance
Colours  Red
SloganBersatu, Bersetia, Berkhidmat
Parliament
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Website
https://www.pkms.org.sg/
The headquarters of Singapore Malay National Organisation at Changi Road.

The Singapore Malay National Organisation (Malay: Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura; abbrev: PKMS) is a political party in Singapore.

History

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The origins of Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura (PKMS) were rooted in the Singapore Malay Union (KMS), which was founded in 1926[1] by Mohamed Eunos bin Abdullah to represent Malay interests.[2] Following the Second World War, the KMS opposed the proposed Malayan Union and merged into the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), which would become dominant in federal politics.[citation needed]

Despite its KMS's connections, the modern PKMS operated as an extension of the Johor Bahru branch of federal UMNO. It contested the 1955 Singapore general election and secured one seat at Ulu Bedok.[3] By the 1959 Singapore general election, UMNO had gained three seats in the Malay-dominated electorates of Geylang Serai, Kampung Kembangan, and the Southern Islands.[4] On 20 February 1961, it became officially registered as the Singapore United Malay National Organisation (SUMNO).[3]

SUMNO subsequently joined the Singapore Alliance Party (SA), which was also an extension of the larger federal Alliance Party, with local branches of the Malayan Chinese Association and the Malayan Indian Congress, and former Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock's Singapore People's Alliance.[5] In line with the pro-Malay communal policies of its parent organisation, PKMS became a vocal opponent of Lee Kuan Yew's People's Action Party, which it accused of promoting Chinese chauvinism and discriminating against Malays. However, it also shared some of the PAP's policies, such as supporting merger with Malaysia and anti-Communism.[5]

The SA contested the 1963 general election, but performed poorly and lost the seven seats held under its constituent parties. The fallout from this electoral defeat contributed to sharply deteriorating relations between the federal government in Kuala Lumpur and the Singapore state government which culminated in the 1964 race riots that ultimately resulted in Singapore's expulsion from Malaysia in September 1965.[5]

On 19 March 1967, PKMS assumed its current name, after the Singapore government passed a new law banning local parties from operating as branches of foreign organisations. However, PKMS continued to maintain ties with its parent organisation, UMNO.[6] During the 1968 general election, the PKMS did not file any nominations and supported Barisan Sosialis's electoral boycott of the Singapore Parliament.[7] PKMS did not win any seats in further elections.

On 3 July 2001, the PKMS joined a political coalition known as the Singapore Democratic Alliance, which included the Singapore Justice Party, Singapore People's Party, the Singapore National Front and the National Solidarity Party.[8] Throughout its history, the party has experienced substantial internal infighting.[5][6] However, it all ended with a court order on 22 March 2012 which gave Abu Mohamed and the Supreme Council the rights to administer the office.[citation needed]

Leadership

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  • President: Abu bin Mohamed [9]
  • Deputy President: Ismail bin Yacoob [9]
  • Vice-President 1: Malik Bin Ismail
  • Vice-President 2: Kuswadi Bin Atnawi
  • Secretary-General: Muhammad Hairullah Bin Ahmad
  • Head of Youth Wing: Hasly Hashim
  • Head of Women Wing: Roziah Barik

Election Results

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Parliament

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Election Leader Votes % Seats Position Result
Contested Total +/–
Seats Won Lost
1972 Ahmad Taff 10,054 1.3% 2 0 2
0 / 65
 Steady 0 Steady 6th No seats
1976 Selamat Shamsuri 9,230 Decrease 1.2% 2 0 2
0 / 69
 Steady 0 Steady 6th No seats
1980 Abdul Rahman Zin 13,435 Increase 2.1% 4 0 4
0 / 75
 Steady 0 Steady 6th No seats
1984 4,768 Decrease 0.5% 1 0 1
0 / 79
 Steady 0 Decrease 8th No seats
1988 Ibrahim Ariff 13,526 Increase 1.0% 4 0 4
0 / 81
 Steady 0 Increase 7th No seats
1991 Sahid Sahooman 12,862 Increase 1.6% 4 0 4
0 / 81
 Steady 0 Increase 6th No seats

References

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  1. ^ Roff, William R. (1995). The Origins of Malay Nationalism. New York: Oxford University Press (USA). p. 90. ISBN 967-65-3059-X.
  2. ^ "Muhammad Eunos Bin Abdullah". MSN Encarta. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Singapore Legislative Assembly General Election 1955". Singapore Elections. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Singapore Legislative Assembly General Election 1959". Singapore Elections. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d Lau, Albert (1998). A Moment of Anguish: Singapore in Malaysia and the Politics of Disengagement. Singapore: Times Academic Press. ISBN 981-210-1349.
  6. ^ a b "Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura". Singapore Elections. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  7. ^ "1968 Parliamentary General Election". www.nlb.gov.sg. 2014.
  8. ^ "Singapore Democratic Alliance". Singapore Elections. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Three new faces among SDA's 6-man team in Pasir Ris-Punggol". TODAY. Retrieved 23 February 2022.

Further reading

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  • Lau, Albert (1998). A Moment of Anguish: Singapore in Malaysia and the Politics of Disengagement. Singapore: Times Academic Press. ISBN 981-210-1349.
  • Roff, William R. (1995). The Origins of Malay Nationalism. New York: Oxford University Press (USA). p. 90. ISBN 967-65-3059-X.
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