PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said he took full responsibility for the party’s dismal showing in Saturday’s state elections.

The Muar MP, however, believes that as young leaders, the party’s defeat in all 19 seats it contested will serve as a "maturing experience".

He said the party graciously accepts the choices made by the electorate and added that the state polls would be the first step of a long journey for MUDA.

“I think the candidates have tried their best but as president, I need to do better. This is a very humbling experience for us at MUDA,” he told reporters here on Saturday night after the election results were officially announced.  

On the possibility of forming a coalition with other parties, Syed Saddiq said it was time for some reflection, but added that the party remained steadfast in its commitment to be the voice of conscience and to provide check and balance.