The chapter’s deputy information chief Fauzi Fadzil reprimanded the party in a statement for the incessant pressure they have mounted on the ruling coalition to decide on whether or not to accept the fledgling youth party.

“Muda should be focusing on building up its strength in terms of membership and organisational structure. They need to be self-conscious and fix their flaws before making any demands.

“Muda’s leadership should not be crying out for sympathy for their party’s survival. You are not a little baby that needs attention all the time,” said Fauzi.

He then accused the party of banking on PH’s strength to retain the Muar federal constituency, adding that they had failed to attract support from youths during the 15th general election, despite their claims otherwise.

Citing a study by Ilham Centre, Fauzi said youths had cast their ballots instead for Perikatan Nasional.

He then questioned why PH should bring in Muda if there was no added value for the coalition as a whole and if their presence is “irrelevant”.

“Plus, their entry (into PH) will further complicate the seat allocation process for the upcoming state elections in six states that will be held around July.”

Earlier, PKR Youth chief Adam Adli had said discussions about Muda’s entry into the coalition were delayed as there were more important matters in need of attention.

Muda had applied to join PH in September and the party has been asking the coalition to make a decision soon.

Party president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was recently reported as saying that the party had submitted three letters to PH, seeking news on the progress of its application.