KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- A new political party led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is expected to be unveiled in the middle of next month, according to a source aligned with the former Bersatu deputy president.

The source, who was also sacked from Bersatu, said preparations for the launch in Kuala Lumpur were "almost complete", Free Malaysia Today reported.

"Yes, Hamzah will announce his new party in mid-June. All his supporters will attend," the source said.

Utusan Malaysia separately reported that the launch will be held at a "Reset convention" prior to the start of the next Dewan Rakyat meeting on June 22.

Hamzah was sacked by Bersatu on Feb 13 at the height of a leadership tussle with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The for...