I refer to the malaysiakini report The left-wing's vanishing dream.

For the writer's kind information, PSM's goal to build a socialist society in Malaysia is not a 'vanishing dream' and it will not demise with Dr M Jeyakumar and Dr Mohd Nasir Hashim whose contributions are so very significant in the party. This is because the party is not made up of only these two leaders but also hundreds of other members and young comrades who have been trained by the party to take over leadership of the party and bring the socialist struggle forward. Only last January, we had a youth conference attended by more than 100 youths.

Many old Labour Party members or Parti Rakyat members who come to PSM's programmes are always impressed with the number of young, committed members who are handling the programmes and leading the protests and so on. So I don't know how the writer got the idea that PSM's life span is short.

Secondly, I find it amusing (and also very incorrect) when the writer mentioned that PSM did not make an impact in the last two general elections. For his information, BN's S Samy Vellu had to work extra hard in Sungai Siput - and also KS Nijhar in Subang - to win as our independent candidates were and had the support of the people.

PSM candidates made an impact on the Malaysian political scene by signing a pledge with the people and also declaring their assets in order to show they were sincere in their struggle for the people. These actions actually put the BN candidates in a difficult situation. Though they did not win any seats, PSM made a very strong impression on the people.

Thirdly, saying that PSM is a 'political midget' is uncalled for after all its achievements in the Malaysian political scene. Does the writer know that in most of the people's struggles, PSM is at the forefront such as for the Stop Hospital Privatisation Campaign, the Stop US-Malaysia FTA, Stop GST, Stop Water Privatisation (in Perak) and also the Anti Neo-Liberal campaign.

PSM has actually managed to shake the government on many issues and has been very consistent in their struggle. Does the writer know that in most of the plantations, factories and also urban areas, PSM is at the forefront in fighting injustices and has had many victories? So, PSM does not exist for the mere reason of existing but plays an important role in the people's movement and also in bringing the socialist struggle forward just as our forefathers did in the 1940s .

Lastly, PSM is not a 'minuscule party' but a giant with the support of the people. That is why until today, its registration has been denied as the government does not want a 'giant' registered. Even without registration it is getting stronger and is able to take on the government of the day. I suggest the writer does more research on PSM and its work for a better understanding before he writes about the party.