Malaysian United Democratic Alliance

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Malaysian United Democratic Alliance
Malay nameIkatan Demokratik Malaysia
ايكتن ديموكراتيک مليسيا
Chinese name馬來西亞民主聯合陣綫
马来西亚民主联合阵线
Mǎláixīyà mínzhǔ liánhé zhèn xiàn
Tamil name��லேசிய ஐக்கிய ஜனநாயக கூட்டணி
Malēciya aikkiya jaṉanāyaka kūṭṭaṇi
AbbreviationMUDA
PresidentSyed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman
Secretary-GeneralAmira Aisya
Vice PresidentSiti Rahayu Baharin
Lim Wei Jiet
Mutalib Uthman
Shahrizal Denci
Dr. Thanussha Francis Xavier
Treasurer-GeneralAmira Aisya
FoundersSyed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman
Siti Rahayu Baharin
Mutalib Uthman
Lim Wei Jiet
Afiqah Zulkifli
Amir Abd. Hadi
Radzi Tajuddin
Dr. Teo Lee Ken
Shahrizal Denci
Tarmizi Anuwar
Dr. Thanussha Francis Xavier
Dr. Mathen Nair
Luqman Long
Founded17 September 2020
Split fromBERSATU
IdeologyYouth politics
Multiculturalism
Political positionCentre to Centre-left
National affiliation Political allies:
WARISAN
PEJUANG
Pakatan Harapan
Colours  Black
SloganBudi - Tara - Setia
AnthemMuda Sudah Mula
Dewan Negara
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Dewan Rakyat
1 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri
0 / 607
Party flag
Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.svg
Website
https://muda.my/

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Malay: Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia, Chinese: 马来西亚民主联合阵线,[1] Tamil: மலேசிய ஐக்கிய ஜனநாயக கூட்டணி) or MUDA (English: young) is a multi-racial and youth-centered political party in Malaysia formed by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in September 2020.[2][3]

History[]

Formation[]

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance was formed by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in September 2020. Previously, Syed Saddiq served as Minister of Youth and Sports in the Pakatan Harapan administration. He was the youngest-ever Malaysian politician in a Cabinet post when appointed in 2018 at the age of 25.[2] He is also the Member of Parliament for Muar, and originally a member of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party, but was sacked amid the 2020 Malaysian political crisis, along with four other members of parliament including ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[4] Mahathir later formed the Homeland Fighters' Party[5][6] and it was rumoured that Syed Saddiq would join. However, he later confirmed that he would not join Mahathir's party.[7] On 17 September 2020, he formally registered his new party with the current name.[8] At the time, Malaysian politicians had been fighting for control of parliament, with the Perikatan Nasional coalition holding a very thin majority.[2]

MUDA has been sponsored by Syed Saddiq, Amir Abdul Hadi, Dr. Tanussha Francis Xavier, Sharizal Denci, Afiqah Zulkifli, Lim Wei Jiet, Luqman Long, Radzi Tajuddin, Tarmizi Anuwar, Dr. Mathen Muniasupran, Mutalib Uthman, Siti Rahayu Baharin and Dr. Teo Lee Ken. Syed Saddiq has stated that MUDA is modeled after two other political parties: La Republique En Marche! of France and the now-defunct Future Forward Party of Thailand.[9] He has also stated that his party will be multi-racial and youth-based, representing "all levels of society, regardless of race, religion or age".[9][10][3] The formation of this party follows a trend of millennial-based political parties in South Asia, such as the Indonesian Solidarity Party in Indonesia and the Future Forward Party in Thailand.[2] The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance seeks to be disruptive, pro-democracy, and based on reform and policy.[11] It targets "middle Malaysia" with promises of "meritocratic, racially inclusive and policy-driven governance", and is also targeting the unregistered electorate.[12]

Rejected registration and court case[]

MUDA's registration was rejected by the Malaysian Registrar of Societies on 6 January 2021.[13] The High Court of Malaysia will, on 4 February 2021, decide whether to allow MUDA a judicial review against the government for not registering the party. Judge Mariana Yahya had set the date after hearing arguments from MUDA's lawyers' team. Through Syed Saddiq and twelve founding members, MUDA is seeking to challenge RoS's decision to refuse to register it as a society. Syed Saddiq claims that the party's application was rejected on January 6 via a RoS email. However, no reason was given for the rejection. He claims the Minister of Home Affairs Hamzah Zainuddin had told him that his party would be registered and approved if he pledged to support the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition. He also claims that Hamzah had asked him to refrain from voting on government bills he opposed as part of the deal. The lawyers representing Muda are former attorney-general Tommy Thomas, Ambiga Sreenevasan and Lim Wei Jiet.[14]

On 4 February 2021, the High Court dismissed a leave application by MUDA in its challenge to the rejection of its application as a political party.[15] On the same day, MUDA filed a judicial review application.[16][clarification needed]

Ideology[]

MUDA Charter[]

  1. MUDA is committed to disrupting the status quo by promoting a political norm that is new and innovative to ensure national governance that is built on efficiency and integrity. MUDA will focus on nation-building based on the following 5 pillars:
    • Economic advancement
    • Employment
    • Education & Health
    • Excellence in Governance
    • Environmental Sustainability
  2. MUDA will ensure youth representation in the party’s leadership and candidacy.
  3. MUDA aims to be a party for all Malaysians. Hence, party membership will be open to all irrespective of their racial, religious and cultural beliefs.
  4. MUDA champions respect towards all members of Malaysian society and will uphold the Constitution of Malaysia and Rukun Negara to ensure the advancement of the vision of our nation’s founders.
  5. MUDA is devoted to building a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the national political landscape. Towards this end, MUDA will prioritise representation from women, indigenous peoples, disabled individuals, students, children and artists.
  6. MUDA confirms its commitment to ensuring that the party’s leadership is constantly renewed and is not monopolised by recurring individuals. MUDA will guarantee that an individual can only hold the top-tier position for a maximum of 3 terms in the party.
  7. MUDA stands firm in its efforts to inculcate a culture of transparency in political funding. MUDA will forward the following stipulations:
    • A donation cap for individuals and corporations
    • An emphasis on digital donations
    • Yearly audits by an accredited firm
  8. MUDA will strengthen and refine its party’s governance. Refinement will focus on these processes:
    • Membership registration
    • Intra-party voting
    • Electing candidates who possess skill and integrity
    • Efficient organisational structure where members are not segregated into women’s wing or veteran’s wing.
  9. MUDA is devoted to its ambition to reform the mechanics of party politics. MUDA is determined to abolish warlord politics and corruption by developing a system where power is not concentrated in the hands of a select few.
  10. MUDA promises that it will not concede to the efforts of any non-MUDA Members of the State Legislative Assembly or Members of Parliament to hop into MUDA.

List of leaders[]

No. Portrait President Term start Term end
1 Syed Saddiq (cropped).jpg Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman 17 September 2020 Incumbent

Leadership structure[]

Elected representatives[]

Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)[]

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament[]

Main article: Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 14th Malaysian Parliament

MUDA currently has a single MP in the Dewan Rakyat.

State No. Parliament Constituency Member Party
 Johor P146 Muar Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman MUDA
Total Johor (1)

References[]

  1. ^ "赛沙迪新党"MUDA"正式申请注册 · 党徽出炉" [Syed Saddiq's new party "MUDA" officially applies for registration, unveils party's logo]. www.sinchew.com.my. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "How a New Youth-Driven Party Is Shaking Up Malaysian Politics". www.worldpoliticsreview.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Krishnan, Dhesegaan Bala (2020-09-17). "Syed Saddiq at RoS, submits application for Muda | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  4. ^ "Tun M dipecat dari Bersatu" [Tun M fired from Bersatu]. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Tun Mahathir umum akan tubuh parti Melayu baharu". 7 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Tun M umum nama parti baharu, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air". 12 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Syed Saddiq bayangkan tak sertai PEJUANG, tubuh parti baharu". 21 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Syed Saddiq daftar Parti Muda Malaysia". 17 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "New youth party hopes to 'unshackle' Malaysia". 3 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Syed Saddiq applies to register new party, Muda | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  11. ^ "Syed Saddiq On MUDA And Being An Agent Of Change". Augustman. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  12. ^ "Is MUDA a new hope for Malaysian politics?". East Asia Forum. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  13. ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (2021-01-07). "Syed Saddiq's Muda also turned down by RoS". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  14. ^ "Court to decide next Thursday if Muda can challenge ROS' rejection of party". The Edge Markets. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  15. ^ "Court says 'no' to Muda's bid for judicial review of its rejection by RoS | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  16. ^ Bernama (2021-04-27). "MUDA files judicial review over party's registration | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2021-05-01.

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