Hamzah- More joining Bersatu than leaving

The recent exodus of Bersatu members loyal to its former chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad has not caused a dent to the party, said its secretary-general.

Hamzah Zainudin claimed that the number of defectors was small compared to new membership applications they had been receiving.

"I want to say this. The very day they (Mahathir camp) announced they were forming a new political party, we received 20,000 new membership applications on that day alone.

"So, if six people quit Bersatu and in exchange we get 20,000 newcomers, this is actually good for us," he told reporters at a press conference after launching the Immigration Department's Excellent Service Award ceremony in Putrajaya.