Muda and PSM to work together in state polls

Muda and PSM to work together in state polls


PSM and Muda have announced that they will be collaborating for the upcoming state elections on Aug 12.

In a press conference today, PSM chairperson Dr Michael Jeyakumar said that the two parties have agreed not to clash with each other in seats they are contesting.

“We will not overlap with each other’s seats. Muda has promised not to contest in PSM’s seats and vice versa.

“This is just the first step and we hope we can work together to bring new politics that are much cleaner for our country.

“I’m looking forward to it (the collaboration),” Michael (above, right) said.

Michael emphasised that the parties aim to bring fresh perspectives to the state elections, eliminating the need for fear-mongering tactics and exploitation of racial issues for political gain.

Both parties signed an agreement letter to officialise their collaboration.

Further, Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman explained that both parties will be focusing on five key principles for the state polls.

The Muar MP explained that Muda and PSM joined forces with a shared vision; to actively combat racial politics and address pressing environmental challenges, while championing the rights of marginalised communities.

In addition, the parties will advocate for balanced and inclusive national development while promoting genuine democracy.

This comes after Muda announced last month that it will run solo for the state elections, parting ways with Pakatan Harapan from their electoral pact in the 15th general election.

“I look forward to working with our friends in PSM to win. (Even) if we win or lose, I hope we can work together beyond the elections too.

“There may be bigger blocs who will look at us as a small group, but our idealism is big and our spirit to reform Malaysia is very strong,” Syed Saddiq said.


Najwan’s remark uncalled for

Syed Saddiq also came to PSM’s defence after an alleged racist remark was made about the party and one of its candidates yesterday.

The former minister said that incumbent Kota Anggerik assemblyperson Mohd Najwan Halimi’s comment was “unethical and immoral”.

“We stand in solidarity with our friends in PSM.

“I think what was mentioned was truly uncalled for… and it reflects badly on new politics and young leaders,” Syed Saddiq said.

Yesterday, Najwan allegedly called PSM an “Indian estate party” in a PKR Whatsapp group.

He apparently said this in response to PSM’s announcement that it was fielding social activist Sivaranjani Manickam in Meru for the state election.

Incumbent Kota Anggerik assemblyperson Mohd Najwan Halimi

A screenshot of his message was then circulated, prompting Najwan to apologise to PSM and Sivaranjani last night.