KUALA LUMPUR – Political party Muda has unveiled its new logo as part of a rebranding exercise to highlight its dedication to social democratic principles.
The fresh black-and-yellow look features the word “MUDA” with a three-line striped “D”, a visual difference from its previous black-and-white logo.
In unveiling the logo at an event at the Atria Shopping Gallery in Petaling Jaya today, the party said the three lines that form the letter represent freedom, justice and solidarity. The letter “D” was highlighted to emphasise the spirit of democracy.
Muda is an acronym which stands for Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.
Party acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz said that while the new logo might not have “much difference” compared to its previous version, the colour palette was changed to yellow to signify the party’s struggle for the people, a fight it has defended since its registration three years ago.
Amira also attributed the lack of factionalism within the party to its relatively young age, noting that, unlike more seasoned political parties, Muda leaders and members have managed to hold on to their vision for the nation despite occasionally clashing views.
“One good thing about Muda (is that) being a new party, we don’t have serious factionalism issues like other political parties yet and I hope that we won’t (have such problems in the future) at all.
“Differences of opinions may rise, but I trust that everyone who registers as a Muda member will carry people’s spirit and fight for the people,” she told a press conference after the launch of the new logo.
When asked about the next Sabah state election, which must be held by October 2025, Amira said that the party has yet to make a decision on whether or not it will contest in the state poll.
However, she noted that the party’s central executive committee (CEC) is holding ongoing discussions with its Sabah chapter, adding that the CEC will support the chapter’s decision in the matter regardless of its stance.
Amira, who is also the Puteri Wangsa assemblywoman, also confirmed that Muda is expected to hold its internal elections “in the near future”, with an announcement on the matter set to be released next month. – October 19, 2024
