In this episode of TheGoodCastShow, we sit down with Sangetha Jayakumar, Secretary-General of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), public policy professional, and women's rights advocate, for an in-depth conversation ahead of the 2026 Negeri Sembilan State Election.
As Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls, what is PKR's message to voters? Has the Pakatan Harapan-led state government delivered over the past term? Is political stability enough to win another mandate, or are voters demanding more?
This is not a campaign speech—it is a candid interview where difficult questions are asked, policies are challenged, and political narratives are put to the test.
Among the topics discussed:
Why PKR continues to defend the existence of women's wings in political parties.
Whether Malaysia is still a patriarchal society and what is preventing more women from entering politics.
Universal childcare, women's workforce participation, and how public policy affects political representation.
Why PKR believes more women should be fielded as election candidates—and why it remains difficult to achieve.
Candidate selection within PKR and whether branch election results should determine who contests.
Whether grassroots members are being overlooked in favour of leadership decisions.
PKR's campaign strategy for the Negeri Sembilan State Election and whether stability is enough to persuade voters.
The performance of the Pakatan Harapan-led Negeri Sembilan government and whether voters have seen meaningful improvements in their daily lives.
Cost of living, state versus federal responsibilities, and why many Malaysians struggle to distinguish between the two.
The role of the state government in solving local issues and what voters should realistically expect from their ADUNs.
Internal party democracy, candidate controversies, and the realities of running a modern political party.
The rise of conservative politics, race and religious narratives, and whether fear has become a political strategy.
Orang Asli land rights, temple issues, federal-state relations, and the limits of executive power.
Whether Malaysia's political culture is changing—and what PKR believes the future should look like.
A significant portion of this interview focuses on the Negeri Sembilan election, including PKR's choice of candidates, voter sentiment on the ground, the coalition's record in government, campaign messaging, and the political challenges facing Pakatan Harapan as it seeks another term in office.
Whether you support PKR, Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional, or remain undecided, this conversation provides an opportunity to better understand the arguments, policies, and decisions shaping one of Malaysia's most closely watched state elections.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments:
Will the Pakatan Harapan-led Negeri Sembilan government retain power?
Has the state government done enough to deserve another term?
Should political parties retain women's wings?
Should grassroots members have a bigger say in candidate selection?
What is the biggest issue facing Negeri Sembilan voters today?
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