Should a Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat represent the ruling party?
The important role and principle of a Speaker is to act as a gatekeeper to the country’s Parliament and democracy with independence, tenacity and maturity.
STATECRAFT
It’s time for government-Opposition cooperation, not snap election
A snap election may not necessarily end with stability. The current government must do all it can in the Parliament by introducing the right bills and amendments to reduce the economic burdens of the people.
Akta menetapkan tarikh pilihan raya perlu untuk kestabilan politik Malaysia
Untuk memastikan kuasa membubarkan parlimen tidak disalahgunakan, secara dasarnya Malaysia memerlukan akta until meletakkan tatacara yang telus dan terbuka.
Why PN must reignite interest in the IRC
The government today should present the IRC report in Parliament to ensure that the government’s commitment to reforming the public institutions can be continued.
Reforming the Dewan Negara Part 1
Several inherent structural flaws in Dewan Negara have prevented the chamber from reaching its full potential as second chamber to debate government legislation in a more holistic manner.
Addressing ‘new norms’ of party-hopping
Legislation like UK’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act serves as a check and balance to the powers of a prime minister and prevent any possibilities of dissolving parliament and setting election dates based on favourable political arrangements.
Why Dewan Negara should be made part of Malaysia’s Covid-19 success story
Dewan Negara should lead to a healthy debate on policy issues rather than political rhetoric synonymous with the Dewan Rakyat. Covid-19 has been an opportunity to have a relook at the Dewan Negara as an important part of the government’s check & balance.
Can Malaysian parliament hold a virtual conference?
At a time when the fight of Covid-19 looks to be far from over, we must adapt to the “new normal” without compromising parliamentary democracy.
Reformasi Parlimen: Tinjauan Tiga Tahun Penubuhan Kamar Khas di Parlimen Malaysia
Kajian ini memberi gambaran perkembangan Kamar Khas di Parlimen Malaysia yang tidak mengalami sebarang perubahan substantif, namun telah memberi ruang untuk Ahli Parlimen membawa isu-isu rakyat, sama ada di peringkat nasional atau kawasan.
Peranan Parlimen dalam pembangunan ekonomi negara berdepan normal baharu
Parliament plays a pivotal role in building the nation’s economy in the new normal.