In a statement, MUDA said its pro tem committee and 100 of its supporters had gone to the RoS headquarters to hand over the letter today, adding that the delay in its registration was inexcusable.

It said it had not received any updates on its registration three months after it submitted its application on Sept 17, adding that it was not demanding any special treatment.

“The delay in registering MUDA is unacceptable, especially when there is no reason given to reject or delay its registration in all communications with RoS.

“In comparison, Perikatan Nasional’s registration only took three days under the current government. During the Barisan Nasional (BN) era, PPBM’s registration took 30 days.

On Dec 10, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Pejuang had also filed a judicial review application to challenge the RoS for the delay in approving its registration.

“MUDA leaves this issue to the law of the land and urges RoS to swiftly approve the registration as an official political party in Malaysia,” said MUDA, which is being represented by former attorney-general Tommy Thomas and Ambiga Sreenevasan.

In the letter, Tommy Thomas Advocates & Solicitors said the party led by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman had submitted its revised proposed constitution on Oct 3 and the bankruptcy status of its applicants on Nov 25.

It said the delay was unreasonable and ultra vires the Societies Act, adding that it violated MUDA’s constitutional right to form an association under Article 10(1)(c) of the Federal Constitution.

It added that the delay led to logistical, financial and legal hurdles for MUDA’s preparations for the next general election, noting that it could take place soon.

“Take note that if you do not grant registration to our clients within seven days of the date hereof, our clients will commence legal proceedings against you and the home minister for the necessary relief,” the letter stated.

The letter of demand was also submitted to Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.