One candidate can make a difference - Muda
AMPANG - The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) acknowledges that its new politics aimed at shaping the upcoming state election may be viewed with skepticism or uncertainty.
Despite this, its deputy president, Amira Aisya Abd Aziz, claims that the party remains hopeful as many believe that the youth should play a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia's future through a new political agenda.
Known for its vocal criticism of all parties without discrimination, Muda stresses that other parties should embrace its new politics without resorting to any acts of sabotage against its candidates.
Amira highlights the significance of a new political landscape and the longing of the people for progressive change.
"While some may be skeptical, many also welcome it because they believe that the future of Malaysia should be led by the youth, and a new politics is something people have been longing for," she told Awani.
Addressing concerns about sabotage against Muda candidates, Amira reiterates the party's commitment to stand by what is right and criticize what is wrong, regardless of political affiliations.
She cites the example of Muda's President, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who took action against "Langkah Sheraton" despite being from Parti Bersatu and was subsequently expelled from the party he co-founded.
Elaborating further, the Puteri Wangsa state representative said Muda's dream in this state election is to show the party's diversity, and all candidates will not engage in hate politics or personal attacks.
She highlighted that the 19 candidates fielded by the party have gone through rigorous screening and are capable of serving the people well if given the mandate in this state election.
"People question, for example, in Negeri Sembilan, we send one candidate, in Terengganu, one candidate... They ask, what can one candidate do? But the truth is, that one candidate is committed to what they advocate, keeps speaking up, and does not stop fighting for the people's issues.
"They come from various backgrounds, but one thing is the same - they all want to serve and speak up for the people.
"I'm not the only one (in Puteri Wangsa State Legislative Assembly),there is also Syed Saddiq present. Even though Muda has only one seat in the Dewan Rakyat, Muda is the most outspoken in the parliament.
"So, one does not mean incapable of making a difference," added Amira Aisya.
Muda is fielding 19 candidates in the upcoming state election in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, and Terengganu.
A total of 14 candidates are contesting in Selangor, followed by three in Penang, one in Negeri Sembilan and one in Terengganu. - AWANI
