THE Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) is determined to bring change to Malaysia, even if it takes time, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said today. 

The Muda president said the party is set on its mission to bring change and reform even if it faces repeated electoral setbacks. 

“It is time to try a new tactic, which is to stop thinking about winning one election, because the process of changing Malaysia is not to win one election for the five years to come; even if the sceptics and pessimists say Malaysians are not ready for a multiracial and multi-religious party, particularly if it is to defeat Umno. I

“If all this is true, then it is all the more reason for Muda not to adopt the politics of pandering but to change the heart and minds of Malaysia. 

“No matter how hard it is, we will show that diversity should be embraced and not merely tolerated,” the Muar MP said at the official launch of Muda in Kuala Lumpur. 

The party is set to make its electoral debut in the Johor elections, where it will contest six seats and considering fielding candidates in three more it has been offered by PKR.

Syed Saddiq admitted it will not be easy for Muda to establish itself. 

He had urged all party members and leaders to contribute to make Muda a great party achieve its target in “overhauling” the Malaysian political landscape. 

“You know the road ahead is long and difficult but when you pick Muda it shows you are investing not in the next general election but in overhauling Malaysian democracy and changing the country for good, resetting Malaysia.

“If we lose one election or two elections, that’s democracy. But the spirit for our struggle to overhaul Malaysia into a developed and dignified country with integrity will not end with electoral defeats.

“We are in this together for the long haul. We are in it to struggle for the decades to come because saving Malaysia and fighting for Malaysia is worth it,” he added. – February 12, 2022.