Bersama Malaysia Targets 70% of Candidates Under 50, Prioritizes Women

Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) is setting ambitious targets for its upcoming election candidates, aiming for approximately 70 percent to be under the age of 50. Furthermore, the party is committed to ensuring that at least 50 percent of its candidates are women, reflecting a strong push for youth and gender representation.

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Based on my and Nik Nazmi's plan, if possible we want to set that around 70 percent of Bersama candidates are under 50 years old. Then, if possible, we want more than 50 percent of candidates to be women, whether young or old. That is what we are aiming for.

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli explained that these targets are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party's candidate structure. The initiative aims to create ample opportunities for women and young individuals to apply and undergo the party's rigorous evaluation process. However, Ramli acknowledged the complexity of matching suitable candidates with the right electoral seats, considering factors like ethnicity, gender, and local suitability.

Ramli elaborated on the party's vision, stating, "If possible, we want to set that around 70 percent of Bersama candidates are under 50 years old. Then, if possible, we want more than 50 percent of candidates to be women, whether young or old." He emphasized that the selection process is not merely about fulfilling quotas but about ensuring candidates are well-matched to constituencies.

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It's not just because 'I am a woman, so I deserve this.' We want to ensure that everyone chosen is truly qualified and capable of being a good representative and leader.

He further stressed that the selection of candidates must go beyond mere gender or individual claims. "It's not just because 'I am a woman, so I deserve this.' We want to ensure that everyone chosen is truly qualified and capable of being a good representative and leader," Ramli stated. He also cautioned against "sycophancy," noting that such behavior is not limited to any single group but exists across all demographics, including men, women, young, and old.

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This is because the nature of 'sycophancy' exists in all groups, women have it, men have it, old people have it, young people have it. I myself have gone through this experience. There is no such thing as sycophancy only coming from men.