Melaka: Becoming a government is not the end of the Reformasi struggle but rather a real test to prove the courage and wisdom to implement change, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She emphasized that the Reformasi struggle led by PKR for 27 years should not be viewed merely as an effort to take over the country's administration, but rather as a mission to transform the way the country is governed.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Zaliha remarked that the cry for reform was never just a slogan to reach Putrajaya. If the 27-year struggle was solely about changing who sits in the government seat, then the struggle is too small. The main goal is to change the governance approach of the country, she stated during her winding-up speech at the PKR 2026 National Congress at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC).

Zaliha highlighted that after PKR became part of the government, the party now bears the significant responsibility of translating the reform agenda. This involves strengthening institutions and governance, combating corruption and abuse of power, and ensuring justice is experienced by all levels of society. She also urged PKR members to be brave in addressing and correcting any internal weaknesses.

Implementing reform requires wisdom, Zaliha noted. It does not mean that everything must change overnight. Priorities must be set, with some changes made immediately while others require time, negotiation, and preparation to ensure they are sustainable. She referenced Khalifah Umar Abdul Aziz's approach, as mentioned by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, advocating for gradual changes without sacrificing the struggle's goals.

Zaliha stressed the importance of clear direction in reform efforts, emphasizing that being gradual does not equate to delaying and being cautious does not indicate a lack of courage. The party needs to streamline communication to ensure that the government's achievements are understood and felt by the people. She asserted that the government should not assume that policy implementation automatically translates to public understanding and acceptance.

Furthermore, Zaliha called for the party to master social media narratives to prevent the opposition from dominating the space. She underscored that victory in numbers and policies does not guarantee public acceptance if the party fails to resonate with the people's sentiments, highlighting the importance of mastering narrative fields.