I have no interest in recreating the old DAP – Ronnie Liu
I HAVE read writer Murray Hunter’s commentary in The Vibes. He described PBM, which I am helping to advance, as embodying the people‑centred democracy, transparency, fairness, justice and universal values that the early‑era DAP upheld. He also sugges...
Ronnie Liu expressed that he has no intention of replicating the early DAP when forming Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM). In an article published on 18 August 2026, writer Murray Hunter compared PBM favorably to the old DAP, citing its adherence to democratic values and transparency. However, Liu emphasized that he does not wish for PBM to merely mirror DAP or any other political party.
With over four decades of experience in DAP, Liu maintains his commitment to the values he championed during that time. He believes that leaving one party does not require rejecting one's past, nor does joining a new party mean reproducing the old one. Liu pointed out that Malaysia's current challenges differ significantly from those of the past decades.
He argued that Malaysians now need answers to more pressing questions, such as controlling public spending, preventing corruption, and measuring the effectiveness of policies through data. Liu also highlighted the need for equal treatment across ethnic communities and the importance of delivering tangible results rather than engaging in endless debates about staying or leaving the administration.
He hopes that PBM will not be perceived as a shadow of the past DAP but rather as a party representing the future direction of Malaysian politics.
Written by urgent.news from The Vibes's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
