Muda Pledges Support for Parti Sosialis Malaysia in Ayer Kuning By-Election
Partnership to Bring Principled Politics to the Fore
PETALING JAYA: In a move aimed at promoting a more just and progressive politics, Muda has announced its support for Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election. The youth-based party has pledged to work with PSM in its Ayer Kuning operations room, starting in the near future.
Fighting for Principled Politics
Muda’s political bureau issued a statement yesterday, highlighting the importance of principled politics that prioritize the needs of the people. The party emphasized its commitment to working with like-minded organizations that share its vision of building a more just, progressive, and transparent political landscape.
"We support efforts to fight for principled politics that are people-centred, especially on issues of cost of living, social justice, housing, the environment, and the rights of workers and marginalised communities," the statement read. "Muda is committed to working with political parties that share the aspiration to build a new politics that is more just, progressive, and with integrity."
PSM to Contest Ayer Kuning By-Election
Yesterday, PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan announced that the party’s central committee had decided to support Perak PSM in its bid to contest for the Ayer Kuning state seat in the April 26 by-election. The party plans to announce its candidate and launch its main operations room for the by-election on April 8 in Pekan Air Kuning.
"We decided to compete based on various reasons, including the fact that PSM contested for the seat in the previous general election," Arutchelvan said.
Background to the By-Election
The by-election is being held following the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, from a heart attack after taking part in a football tournament in Penang on February 22. Ishsam, who had been the Tapah Umno chief since 2018, won the seat in the 15th general election in November 2022 with a majority of 2,213 votes in a five-cornered contest.
Conclusion
Muda’s decision to support PSM in the Ayer Kuning by-election marks an important step towards promoting a more progressive and just political landscape in Malaysia. As the country heads towards the next general election, voters are presented with an opportunity to choose between the status quo and a new direction. By supporting PSM, voters can bring about real change and hold their elected representatives accountable for the well-being of the people.
FAQs
- What is Muda’s stance on the Ayer Kuning by-election?
Muda has pledged its support for Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) in the upcoming by-election. - What are the key issues that Muda is concerned about?
Muda is focused on issues of cost of living, social justice, housing, the environment, and the rights of workers and marginalised communities. - What is PSM’s plan for the by-election?
PSM plans to announce its candidate and launch its main operations room for the by-election on April 8 in Pekan Air Kuning.