Johor polls: Muda ready to open 'door' for talks with Bersama

Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (Muda) has expressed its readiness to negotiate with Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), led by Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, for the upcoming Johor state election. Muda's president, Amira Aisya Abd. Aziz, stated that her party is consistently open to discussions with any opposition bloc that shares progressive principles, with the goal of preventing electoral seat contests.

"Our door is always open for Bersama. If they wish to discuss, they just need to contact us," Amira Aisya said during a press conference at Muda's headquarters. She indicated that Muda has already initiated preliminary discussions with Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) regarding the Johor polls. Furthermore, Muda continues to foster strong foundational cooperation and maintain good relations with Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), a partnership established in 2023.

The official announcement regarding the number and specific locations of seats Muda will contest will be made by Johor Election Director Rasid Abu Bakar once final negotiations are concluded. This strategic approach aims to consolidate opposition efforts and maximize their chances against the ruling coalition.

Earlier reports indicated that Rafizi and Nik Nazmi stated Bersama would identify its contestable seats through discussions with state representatives. They view the Johor election as a crucial opportunity for Bersama, launched on May 17, to introduce itself to voters in the state. However, Bersama's President, Syukri Razab, recently rejected a proposal from Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) for seat-sharing talks, maintaining Bersama's stance to contest the election independently.

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Our door is always open for Bersama. If they wish to discuss, they just need to contact us.