A new hope for progressives?

Penang Gerakan Harapan Baru protem chairman Datuk Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa and his Committee members. - Filepic

THIS Raya week marks the beginning of a more concerted effort by some figures in the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) to set up a new political party. Calling themselves “Gerakan Harapan Baru” (GHB), they have started a nationwide tour to speak to the public in all states across Malaysia.

Turnout at the event in Kelantan and Perlis on Sunday was good and people whom I spoke to who attended the events were excited.