Malaysia In Need Of 'NEW POLITICS' | with YB Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz | MUDA

20 Jun 2026, 3:00 PM
Malaysia In Need Of 'NEW POLITICS' | with YB Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz | MUDA

As Johor heads into a crucial state election, questions surrounding youth politics, coalition-building, governance, and the future of opposition politics are taking centre stage.In this episode of TheGoodCastShow, we sit down with MUDA President and Puteri Wangsa Assemblywoman, Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz, for an in-depth discussion on her plans for the future, MUDA's strategy for the Johor state elections, and her ambitions to take the fight to Parliament.Amira explains her vision of what "new politics" should look like in Malaysia. She also discusses MUDA's ongoing discussions with other political parties, the Progressive Bloc formed with PSM, and whether Malaysia is finally ready for a genuine third force in politics.The conversation also explores some of Johor's most pressing issues, including the rising cost of living, flooding, climate change, public transportation, overdevelopment, institutional reforms, and the growing frustration among voters who feel disconnected from political elites.Among the topics discussed: Moving onward Her plans for the next General Election MUDA's Progressive Bloc with PSM Possible cooperation with Bersatu, Pejuang and other parties The future of a third force in Malaysian politics Cost of living challenges facing Johoreans Flood mitigation and climate change policies Data centres, development and environmental concerns Public transportation and traffic congestion in Johor Bahru Institutional reforms and political financing laws The role of opposition parties in strengthening democracy Why MUDA believes "new politics" must be more than a sloganCan a new generation of leaders reshape Malaysian politics? Can progressive politics gain traction in a landscape dominated by larger coalitions? And what does the future hold for MUDA as Malaysia moves closer to GE16?Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below.Follow YB Amira on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amiraaisya/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/amiraaisyaabdaziz/?locale=ms_MYStay Connected with TheGoodCastShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegoodcastshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegoodcastshowSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1LdluFF... If you'd like to come on the show, or advertise on our show, or just want to share your thoughts, you can drop us an email at thegoodcastshow@gmail.com ️ Subscribe to TheGoodCastShow for more thought-provoking conversations with changemakers, activists, leaders, and inspiring individuals.Timestamps00:00 – Why YB Amira will not contest in Putri Wangsa03:35 – Heading to Parliament04:24 – Working with other parties06:53 – The policies that matter08:42 – BN’s promises10:34 – Shared priorities11:47 – The response of Putri Wangsa13:28 – Going solo15:20 – Institutional reforms are the biggest hurdle17:35 – MUDA’s new politics20:54 – A tussle for Putri Wangsa23:39 – BERSATU agreement24:25 – Will BERSAMA be an issue?26:48 – A new progressive bloc32:29 – Working in IPR36:07 – Mitigating the floods40:09 – Is being an opposition a hurdle?42:04 – Deepening of Sungai Tebrau44:25 – Overdevelopment outpacing Infrastructure46:45 – Investments not felt on the ground49:10 – The concerns that will be the focus53:16 – Response of the state government55:06 – A hands on approach#TheGoodCastShow #MUDA #AmiraAisya #JohorPRN #JohorElection #MalaysiaPolitics #ThirdForce #ProgressivePolitics #Johor #PuteriWangsa #GE16 #ClimateChange #CostOfLiving #InstitutionalReform #MalaysianPolitics