Key facts
- Former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was involved in the controversy.
- The scandal threatens Bersama's appeal in the upcoming Melaka state election.
The Malaysian reform party Bersama, led by two former cabinet ministers, is facing internal turmoil ahead of the Melaka state election. One of its founders, former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, has been sidelined due to an alleged religious morality offense. Analysts suggest this controversy could undermine the party's message of offering a different political approach to voters disillusioned with the established political landscape.