The Malaysian Nationalist Party or (PNM or NASMA) was a multi racial grouping launched in July 1985 under the banner "Malaysians for Malaysia, for justice, intergrity and progress". Envisioned by its founders as a forum for nonsectarian critics of the Mahathir Mohamad regime as a challenge to the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the party's main accomplishment by late 1985 was weakening Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) expansion effort.
History The party were launched in July 1985 and formed by mostly urban Malay with civil service background. It were legalized by ROS three months later. However, on 9 December 1985, the pro tem president, Hajah Zainab Yang was replaced by Raja Datuk Nasron Ishak. 30 branches were created under Raja Datuk Nasron. On 2 February 1986, inaugural delegates conferences were called upon by five founding members. 8 founders resigned on the conferences, including Hajah Zainab Yang.
In 1986 Malaysian general election, the party, led by Raja Datuk Nasron, contested in 4 parliamentary seats and 9 state seats, losing all. 8 of their candidates also lost their deposit.
List of leaders President OrderNameTerm of officeRemarks 1 Hajah Zainab Yang July 1986 9 December 1986 2 Raja Datuk Nasron Ishak 9 December 1985 1 January 1986 3 Hajah Zainab Yang 2 February 1986 3 February 1986 4 Raja Datuk Nasron Ishak 3 February 1986 August 1986
Deputy President OrderNameTerm of officeRemarks 1 Hajah Zainab Yang 9 December 1985 1986 2 Ahmad Nor 2 February 1986 3 February 1986
General election results ElectionTotal seats wonSeats contestedShare of seatsTotal votesShare of votesOutcome of electionElection leader19864010,2280.22; No representation in ParliamentRaja Datuk Nasron Ishak
See also Kongres Rakyat Malaysia - splinter party formed by Zainab Yang Politics of Malaysia List of political parties in Malaysia
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