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Muda to take part in state polls as ‘third force’, say sources
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s party aims to split the votes, but Pakatan Harapan leaders are not sweating over it.
The youth-oriented party Muda is believed to have a stronger following in Selangor than elsewhere in the country. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: The youth-oriented party Muda is likely to position itself as a “third force” when contesting the forthcoming elections in six states, several Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders revealed.
A PH insider who asked to remain anonymous said Muda, led by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, was expected to announce their electoral plans today.
“They will basically be going along with Umno members who have been suspended or sacked,” said the source.
The source said Muda would aim to split the votes at the state elections, which “will be an issue in Selangor” where Muda has a better following compared to other parts of the country.
Another PH leader said Muda could not be faulted for wanting to take part in the elections, as the party had never been invited to a meeting held by Pakatan Harapan.
“They have always wanted to be involved. But they have barely been given any attention despite their request.”
However, the source said PH was not worried about Muda as the party’s support was declining. “In the 2022 general election, Syed Saddiq’s majority (support) reduced. This is proof that their popularity is waning,” the source said.
Meanwhile a source from Muda said there will be an announcement on Monday but did not reveal what it will be about. “Yes, we will make an announcement on Monday.”
Another source from Muda said the discussion of participating in the polls as a third force has been ongoing and a decision will be made public soon.
“They (PH) have not called us for any discussion when it comes to negotiations at all. We want to be a part (of the coalition) but it just seems like they are not respecting us.”
Muda had applied to join PH before the general election in November.
PH coalition partners have been in disagreement on whether Muda should be welcomed into the coalition. Some argued the party would be a liability and that its inclusion would complicate seat allocations.
PETALING JAYA: The youth-oriented party Muda is likely to position itself as a “third force” when contesting the forthcoming elections in six states, several Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders revealed.
A PH insider who asked to remain anonymous said Muda, led by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, was expected to announce their electoral plans today.
“They will basically be going along with Umno members who have been suspended or sacked,” said the source.
The source said Muda would aim to split the votes at the state elections, which “will be an issue in Selangor” where Muda has a better following compared to other parts of the country.
Another PH leader said Muda could not be faulted for wanting to take part in the elections, as the party had never been invited to a meeting held by Pakatan Harapan.
“They have always wanted to be involved. But they have barely been given any attention despite their request.”
However, the source said PH was not worried about Muda as the party’s support was declining. “In the 2022 general election, Syed Saddiq’s majority (support) reduced. This is proof that their popularity is waning,” the source said.
Meanwhile a source from Muda said there will be an announcement on Monday but did not reveal what it will be about. “Yes, we will make an announcement on Monday.”
Another source from Muda said the discussion of participating in the polls as a third force has been ongoing and a decision will be made public soon.
“They (PH) have not called us for any discussion when it comes to negotiations at all. We want to be a part (of the coalition) but it just seems like they are not respecting us.”
Muda had applied to join PH before the general election in November.
PH coalition partners have been in disagreement on whether Muda should be welcomed into the coalition. Some argued the party would be a liability and that its inclusion would complicate seat allocations.
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