PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan believes that since forming a coalition government that includes BN, parties in Pakatan Harapan have strayed from their reformist agenda.

He said that there is a void that needs to be filled by people seeking a progressive voice in Parliament, and despite the dismal results in the Aug 12 state elections, PSM will continue to build ties with Muda.

“Electoral politics is here to stay. The success of Undi18 and voter turnout averaging above 70 percent seem to indicate most Malaysians put trust in the electoral system.

"For PSM, we are very conscious that under the first-past-the-post scenario, electoral gains are impossible as it favours the two biggest parties/coalitions, which...