For a short period during independence in 1957, PPP joined the Alliance, but withdrew itself to become an opposition party again.
In 1969, as a strong opposition party, PPP was nearly able to form the Perak State Government, but fell short of just 2 seats.
In 1973, PPP became one of the founding members of the Barisan Nasional and in 1974 it lost nearly all its seats when it contested under the Barisan Nasional ticket.
Today, under the leadership of YB Senator Datuk M Kayveas, PPP is 500,000 strong with a network of over 3000 branches throughout the country.
All members are registered and proudly carry a membership card that is signed by the President, while the President's card is signed by the Secretary General.
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1953 PPP is formed under the name 'Perak Progressive Party' to participate in the political future of the impending independence of Malaya.
1954 PPP becomes a component of the Alliance. Wins a seat in the Ipoh Town Council.
1955 Withdrew from the Alliance before the 1955 Federal Legislative Council Elections due to non-allocation of seats for PPP.
1956 To reflect a national, the party's name was changed to People's Progressive Party. 1
957 Party president, D R Seenivasagam won the by-election for the Ipoh Parliamentary seat and becomes PPP's first Member of Parliament.
1959 PPP wins 4 parliamentary and 8 state assembly seats in the 1959 General Elections.
1960 PPP win 1 more Parliamentary seat making it 5 MPs in parliament. PPP consolidated its position in Ipoh and turned Ipoh Municipality into an exemplary model of local administration.
1964 PPP won 4 parliamentary and 6 state seats in the 1964 General Elections.
1969 Party President and prime mover, D R Seenivasagam passes away and the leadership of the party is taken over by co-founder S P Seenivasagam.
Despite the change of leadership, PPP goes on to win 4 parliamentary seats and 12 state assembly seats in the 1969 General Election. The opportunity to form the Perak State Government slips away due to a shortage of 2 seats.
1972 PPP makes a milestone decision to join the Barisan Nasional. The decision was based on the belief that for the country to achieve political, social and economic stability, parochial and narrow party interests must be given up for a national multi racial outlook.
1974 PPP contested under Barisan Nasional symbol and wins 1 parliamentary and 2 state seats in the 1974 General Elections.
1975 Party President Dato' Seri S P Seenivasagam passes away and Mr Khong Kok Yet becomes President.
1978 Mr. S I Rajah is elected President.
