Acting Muda president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said her party believes that the opposition must be firm, principled, and strong in holding the government accountable for the responsibilities entrusted to it.

She said Muda is open to working with any party that shares its commitment to the same policies and principles, as reflected in its cooperation with Parti Sosialis Malaysia and Pejuang.

“However, no formal decision has been made regarding any political cooperation at this stage. All discussions on political alliances will be made collectively by Muda’s leadership,” she said in a statement.

Amira, who attended last night’s meeting, said the participants shared a few core issues they each deeply care about, including the rising cost of living, the alleged growing abuse of power, and unfulfilled promises of reform.

The other attendees included Urimai chairman P Ramasamy, Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir, Putra president Ibrahim Ali, Parti Sosialis Malaysia deputy chairman S Arutchelvan, and Malaysian Advancement Party president P Waytha Moorthy.

Earlier today, Ramasamy expressed his support for the Bersatu proposal, saying such a bloc could serve to consolidate the strength of the opposition, especially among Chinese and Indian voters, in anticipation of a more profound electoral shift in the next general election.

Arutchelvan said no decision had been made for PSM to join the proposed grouping. He said any decision to join a new coalition could only be made by the party’s congress.

At its Supreme Council meeting on Tuesday, Bersatu authorised Muhyiddin to spearhead efforts to build ties with parties outside the government bloc to form a united opposition front.

The party’s secretary-general, Azmin Ali, said the initiative would entail discussions aimed at forging a unified position on issues concerning the rakyat’s interests.

Following last night’s meeting, Muhyiddin said he would raise the views of the party leaders at the next PN Supreme Council meeting.