02 December 2020
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- Malaysian Youths Will Force A Political Reckoning Some Day. That Day May Be At Hand
Malaysian Youths Will Force A Political Reckoning Some Day. That Day May Be At Hand
Malaysia’s new youth-led political party the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) is the most recent addition to a trend that sees millennial-inspired political movements emerging in Southeast Asia. These include the Indonesian Solidarity Party and the banned Future Forward Party in Thailand. While MUDA may not be a formidable player in the next general election, it could gain traction as a movement that galvanises the Malaysian youth into a potent political force, said Piya Raj Sukhani, a Research Analyst at RSIS in a commentary. MUDA’s emergence is also a critique of Malaysia’s established parties and their role in the country’s sustained political stalemate.
IDSS / Online
Last updated on 02/12/2020
