PETALING JAYA – The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) will not bow to the old political culture dominated by “political dinosaurs”, instead remaining determined to push for change through a bolder new political approach centred on the people’s voice.
Acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz said the younger generation must be brave enough to challenge the dominance of old politics, which she said was still trying to shape the direction of the country’s political landscape.
She said the presence of parties like Muda proves that young people are ready to drive change and no longer wish to be tied to traditional political patterns.
“We will not let political dinosaurs tell us we cannot do it. If they call us cowards, we will confront them face to face.
“If they say we are weak, we will stand in front of Parliament for hours to demand that they amend laws that oppress the people,” she said when delivering her policy speech at the 2025 Muda Annual General Meeting and the 2026–2029 party elections at Bangunan Peladang here on Saturday.
Amira Aisya added that although the party is often labelled a small party and looked down upon, Muda has proven its ability to endure and grow as a national political party.
“Many say Muda is a mosquito party. Muda is a party of youngsters. But whenever people call us a mosquito party, we prove that Muda can become a national party,” she said.
She also stressed that the party has never relied on the strength of other parties to contest elections.
“People say Muda must ride on the flags of bigger parties. But Muda has never used another party’s flag when contesting elections,” Amira Aisya said.
She added that criticism and attacks against young people in politics would not weaken their resolve to fight for change.
Muda’s struggle, she said, is not limited to elite discourse or discussions behind closed doors.
“Muda is not just in air-conditioned rooms. We are also not afraid to stand under the hot sun on the streets to carry the people’s voice,” she stressed.
She added that the party regularly goes to the ground to champion the plight of marginalised communities.
Amira Aisya said Muda has never retreated from its push for institutional reform, which remains at the core of the party’s struggle.