The post election period saw negotiations between KeADILan and Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) on a possible merger.[12] Despite some opposition in both parties to the move,[13][14] a 13-point Memorandum of Understanding was eventually signed by the two parties on 5 July 2002.[15] On 3 August 2003, the new merged entity was officially launched and assumed its current name.[16]