PBS set to lure more youngsters
Published on: Saturday, July 27, 2024
“I see PBS 2.0 as a call to action for all members. It is not just a plan but a movement towards a brighter future for our party, and to me, this is the way forward for PBS, Joniston said."
Kota Kinabalu: The proposed PBS 2.0 concept is a clear vision for the party’s future, said its information chief, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
He said the proposal should be seen as a fresh effort to rejuvenate the 39-year-old party and shed its “old people’s party” perception to one that pioneered efforts to regain State rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution.
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“PBS has a rich history and legacy, and we must build on this foundation. We must leverage PBS’s historical legacy,” he said during his talk titled “The Way Forward for PBS” at the PBS Youth Political Platform Seminar, Thursday.
“Perhaps it is time we consider PBS 2.0 as an initiative to rejuvenate the party, stay relevant, and ensure we are not left behind but instead lead the way in innovative political practices.”
He suggested that the PBS Youth take the lead in devising practical, workable strategies with achievable objectives and targets for the party’s rejuvenation process.
“As future leaders of PBS, it is only proper for members of the party’s youth wing to be at the forefront of the efforts to strengthen the party further and attract more members, especially among the younger generation,” he said.
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He opined that the PBS 2.0 concept should represent the members’ commitment to modernisation, inclusivity, and innovation, in line with current needs and leadership.
This initiative should include a comprehensive digital strategy, modernising campaign strategies, empowering youth and women, and, importantly, engaging the new generation of voters, he said.
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“I see PBS 2.0 as a call to action for all members. It is not just a plan but a movement towards a brighter future for our party, and to me, this is the way forward for PBS.”
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