What is Party in the context of PBMy?
In the context of the Parlimen Belia Malaysia (PBMy), a party refers to a youth organisation registered with the Parliament of Malaysia as an education and training platform that enables young people to participate in the democratic process in a more structured, inclusive, and organised manner. The party serves as a medium to bring together members with shared interests and aspirations to discuss youth-related issues and propose ideas or policies that benefit society.
Through this party system, members can collaborate to develop shared perspectives, build leadership capacity, and nominate their representatives as PBMy Members. It also provides an opportunity for young people to gain a deeper understanding of how representative systems and democratic processes function within a parliamentary institution.
Although, parties in PBMy is not a true party politic and are not engaged in national political party activities. All PBMy parties are non-partisan and are established solely for the purposes of democratic education, youth leadership development, and the constructive participation of young people in policy discussions.
Bagi memastikan neutraliti politik, parti dalam PBMy juga dilarang menggunakan nama, simbol, atau identiti mana-mana parti politik sebenar. Selain itu, penubuhan parti ini tidak memerlukan pendaftaran di bawah Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan Malaysia (ROS) kerana ia hanya beroperasi dalam ekosistem rasmi Parlimen Belia Malaysia.
To ensure political neutrality, parties within PBMy are also prohibited from using the names, symbols, or identities of any real political parties. In addition, the establishment of these parties does not require registration under the Registrar of Societies (ROS), as they operate solely within the official ecosystem of the Malaysian Youth Parliament. Overall, the party system within PBMy aims to create a safe and professional space for young people to learn about democracy, develop leadership skills, and express the aspirations of the younger generation in a structured and effective manner.
Party Roles in PBMy
These registered parties serve as platforms for youth collaboration, policy discussions, leadership development, and the nomination of Parlimen Belia Malaysia within the PBMy parliamentary simulation system. Each party has the freedom to establish its own identity, policies, and strategies, provided that it complies with PBMy rules and principles.
Parties within PBMy are guided by several fundamental principles that distinguish them from real political parties:
Structured Policy Discussion
Participating in debates and public policy discussions.
Understanding Democracy Process
Learning about democratic governance and parliamentary processes.
Developing Leadership Skills
“Young people have the opportunity to lead, make decisions, and manage teams.
