PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been urged to set aside their differences and foster closer ties to play their roles towards the creation of a better nation.
Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar said Malaysia was everyone's home and this is where all should feel safe, protected, with their interests being well cared for.
"The fight is far from over. We must do what is best ... set aside all our differences as we all have our roles to play in this country.
"I know the journey is not easy, but we must continue to strive on and be confident in each other and for the sake of our future generations," she said at the launch of the "Ayuh Malaysia" movement yesterday.
She said the recent Covid-19 pandemic, floods and the economic situation were reminders as to how fragile life is.
"Do not throw away any opportunity we have. We all felt the impact ... no one was spared. Though PKR lost many seats in the recent elections, the message we got was loud and clear.
"The people want change and we are here now urging everyone to join us ... the younger, more principled leaders in the opposition, towards a better nation.
"I know many of us are fed up with the political process in the country, but remember every attempt, voice and effort matters," she said.
The "Ayuh Malaysia" movement was launched to draw the support of fence-sitters in preparation for the 15th general election.
It is also to encourage more volunteers who are eager for change to come forward and play their roles in the election.
Meanwhile, PKR's Rafizi Ramli said the results of the recent elections showed the rakyat have lost faith in political parties.
The former Pandan MP said the situation was different before the 14th general election and this attitude of not wanting to go out to vote could have a major impact on the country.
"If we, the normal rakyat of the country refused to go out and vote, it only means that we are only leaving the fate of the country to groups of cronies who are only out to vote for their interests," he said.
He said this was obvious in the recent elections where Umno won not because it was strong, but because the voter turnout was poor.
"When we decide not to bother, then we are only handing victory to certain groups and this will have a major impact on us all in the long run," he explained.
Rafizi said the "Ayuh Malaysia" platform was not solely an initiative by PKR, but by the young leaders in the party to draw the participation of all Malaysians.
At the event, a new application called CISTA was launched to enable all Malaysians to become volunteers and help spread the message of change.