SHAH ALAM – The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) is not an elite movement represented only by urban groups or certain circles, contrary to claims by some who label the party as part of the “Bangsar bubble”.
Acting Muda president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz said such perceptions do not reflect the reality of Muda’s members and supporters, who come from various states and diverse backgrounds across the country.
“People say Muda is a 'Bangsar bubble'. Even if people say we are from the 'Bangsar bubble', my friends, we know the truth. We know where we come from.
“We come from Negeri Sembilan, the Federal Territories, Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Sabah, Penang, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Kedah and Sarawak,” she said.
She said this while delivering the policy speech at the Muda Annual General Meeting 2025 and Muda Elections 2026–2029 at Bangunan Peladang here on Saturday.
Amira said Muda members come from various communities, ranging from flats and squatter settlements to terrace houses, and represent Malaysians from different walks of life.
She also shared her personal background as proof that youth political struggle is not monopolised by the privileged.
“I did not grow up in a bungalow. I grew up in a squatter house,” she said.
She added that she was raised by a single mother who worked two jobs just to feed four children.
She said such life experiences continue to inspire young people to fight for the country’s future.
“But we have proven to everyone that no matter where we come from, if young people love their country, they will sacrifice everything for our generation and the generations to come,” she said.