Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) youth wing has urged the coalition to reassess its political cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) amid changing political dynamics at both federal and state levels.
In a joint statement, PH Youth said the coalition should review the nature, mechanisms and future direction of its cooperation with BN.
It said any political cooperation should be built on trust, mutual respect and a commitment to shared principles, rather than political numbers alone.
“The youth wing urges that PH at the state levels be given space to voice views and reassess the dynamics of cooperation in their respective states,” it said.
“PH must not be seen as a ‘shield’ for BN on past issues that have ultimately weakened and damaged PH’s own image.”
The statement followed a meeting yesterday and was signed by PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim, DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong and Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda.
State elections test PH-BN partnership
The BN-PH partnership has remained intact in Putrajaya, but its political foundations are increasingly being tested following recent state elections.
Despite being PH’s federal partner, BN contested all 56 seats in the Johor state election independently and won 48, securing a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
In the recent Negeri Sembilan state election, BN also had an informal electoral pact with PAS-led Perikatan Nasional.
The two coalitions together secured 26 seats to form the state government, while PH won 11 seats.
PH Youth said state-level voices should be given greater space to assess the dynamics of political cooperation in their respective states.
Youth wing calls for subsidy and reform changes
PH Youth also urged the government to raise the monthly BUDI95 eligibility cap from 200 litres to 300 litres, particularly for those who rely on private vehicles for work, business and family responsibilities.
It also called for a review of the BUDI Madani diesel subsidy mechanism to ensure that it reached its intended target group.
On democratic reforms, the youth wing urged the government to continue reforming the Peaceful Assembly Act.
It said Malaysians should be free to assemble peacefully, criticise the government and express opposition without fear.
Proposals for top-performing students
PH Youth also proposed that STPM students who achieve a 4.0 CGPA and STAM students who obtain Mumtaz results be given priority consideration for one of their three preferred public universities.
The proposal would remain subject to programme requirements, available places and the needs of the respective fields.
The youth wing said its five proposals shared one common theme: the public wanted to see action, including fairer prices and subsidies, protection of public funds, impartial enforcement, and politics based on trust and principles.
PH Youth said the Madani government still had considerable room to strengthen its mandate.
