Liew: PN must offer vision, not just angry noise
He made the remarks in a Facebook post after the July 26 gathering at Dataran Merdeka, which he said reflected more anger than direction.
"Their leaders must understand that being an opposition that only releases anger to manipulate emotions, especially among Malays, will take the country nowhere," he wrote.
"Perikatan Nasional (PN) could be a constructive opposition if it chooses to be. This means working with the unity government through parliamentary processes to serve the people."
Liew said the rally at Dataran Merdeka, led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of Bersatu, trained its criticisms on Anwar's leadership.
Despite rallying Pas's core base, it failed to draw support the wider public, he said.
Liew said that PN, which holds nearly one-third of the seats in Dewan Rakyat, has the opportunity to play a meaningful role in a healthy democracy — if it chooses to move beyond populist anger.
He pointed to the aftermath of the 2020 Sheraton Move as an example of responsible political conduct.
Liew said in the wake of the political crisis, DAP's Anthony Loke persuaded party colleagues to work toward stability through bipartisan cooperation with Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's administration, leading to a memorandum of understanding that ensured continuity in government policies.
In contrast, he said that PN remains divided and without clear direction.
Liew said Bersatu continues to face internal leadership struggles, while Pas appears locked in a rigid ideological stance.
Without a coherent vision or practical policy proposals, PN risks alienating broader segments of the electorate.
"With no constructive proposals or coherent vision, PN will struggle to appeal beyond its base," he said.
"Democracy in Malaysia deserves a better opposition — one that puts the country first," Liew added.
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