Can a new political party disrupt Malaysia’s established political order in the upcoming Melaka state election? Laveen a/l Balaprabhakaran of BERSAMA joins TheGoodCastShow to discuss his candidacy in Gadek, the future of Malaysian politics and whether voters are genuinely ready for change.
After more than 30 years in the corporate world, Laveen explains why he decided to enter politics, what attracted him to BERSAMA and why he believes Malaysia needs an alternative to Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional.
In this candid conversation, host Vinodh Rajendran challenges Laveen on BERSAMA’s electoral performance, political messaging and ability to compete against Malaysia’s established parties. They also examine whether policy-driven “new politics” can overcome deeply rooted racial narratives, coalition loyalties and voter scepticism.
Laveen outlines the issues he says residents of Gadek are facing, including poor water pressure, limited employment opportunities, underdeveloped agricultural land, youth migration, bullying and inadequate grassroots representation.
This episode explores:
• Why Laveen entered Malaysian politics after three decades in business
• His allegations concerning integrity and government procurement
• Why he chose BERSAMA over Malaysia’s established political parties
• Lessons BERSAMA learned from previous state elections
• Whether Malaysian voters are ready for a new political alternative
• Cost-of-living pressures and everyday issues facing ordinary Malaysians
• The continued influence of race-based politics in Malaysia
• BERSAMA’s policies and its proposed 12 Pillars
• Water-supply and infrastructure problems in Gadek
• Creating jobs through agro-farming and local development
• Youth migration and the shortage of opportunities in Melaka
• Laveen’s proposed 100-day plan for Gadek
• Whether policy-based politics can defeat simpler racial narratives
• What the upcoming Melaka state election could mean for Malaysian politics
Is BERSAMA offering Malaysians a credible political alternative—or is it another new party struggling to turn ambitious policies into electoral support?
Watch the full interview and share your views in the comments. Would you vote for a new political party in the coming Melaka state election?
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