COMMENTARY
2020
Belanjawan 2021: Masa untuk perdamaian politik demi rakyat
To enhance bipartisan collaboration towards a Confidence Supply Agreement (CSA), it is important for both sides of the political aisle to be open and transparent to reach a consensus before tabling the Budget. The government needs to be committed in this regard and perhaps even give space to opposition MPs to draft its alternative budget. Article in Malay.
Budget 2021: Democracy in a balance
Budget 2021 will be the “mother of all budgets” because it will determine the direction of the country and set precedent for potential future health, economic and political crises. Bipartisanship is critical in ensuring the government does not face a shutdown period that will adversely affect the country.
Parlimen yang diperlukan ketika krisis politik
The nation needs a stable government in times of crisis. In the “new normal” spirit, all parties need to work together in Parliament to face the health and economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Article in Malay.
Vote of confidence best way to determine prime minister’s position
A vote of no confidence is not a new thing. The question is, what is the significance of the Opposition MPs sending a no-confidence motion if it cannot be decided in Parliament?
跨黨派合作是慕尤丁唯一選擇｜Bipartisanship is the only choice for Muhyiddin
To avoid general election and constitutional crisis amidst the pandemic, bipartisanship is the sole option for Muhyiddin to stabilize his government with confidence and supply from the opposition.
Can unemployment be overcome as COVID-19 cases increase?
We will see an increase in unemployment based on work experience and skills, especially abroad. With the slowing economic growth due to #COVID19, the government needs to do something beyond saving jobs alone.
Understanding unemployment statistics
How do you read and understand the unemployment statistics? It is important to look behind the headline and understand the quality of the jobs being created.
A new normal for Dewan Negara
Competition in the election of the Dewan Negara’s President is a paradigm shift and momentum of change to restore the function of the Senate which, for many years, was seen as weak by the people.
Norma baru Dewan Negara
COMMENTARY INSTITUTIONAL REFORM DEMOCRACY good governance SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Norma baru Dewan Negara by FAKHRURRAZI RASHID Sidang Dewan Rakyat baru sahaja berakhir pada 27 Ogos 2020, selepas empat minggu bersidang. Pelbagai isu, perbahasan dan kritikan di Dewan Rakyat yang mendapat perhatian awam. Buat pertama kali di parlimen, rakyat dapat melihat sebuah kerajaan minoriti seperti Perikatan Nasional (PN) cukup goyah dengan bilangan sokongan yang terlalu kecil. Dewan Negara pula akan bersidang buat pertama kalinya, selepas Langkah Sheraton pada 2 September 2020. Persidangan kali ini memperuntukkan 13 hari kepada Ahli Dewan Negara (senator) untuk menyemak dan mengimbangi segala prestasi dasar kerajaan yang
Peranan parlimen tak wajar dipinggirkan RUU Covid-19
COMMENTARY Institutional reform democracy good governance AUG 13, 2020 Peranan parlimen tak wajar dipinggirkan RUU Covid-19 By Fakhrurrazi Rashid [For English version please click here] Pada 7 Ogos 2020, kerajaan Perikatan Nasional (PN) telah membentangkan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Langkah-Langkah Sementara Bagi Pembiayaan Kerajaan (Penyakit Koronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) 2020, di Dewan Rakyat untuk bacaan kali pertama. Ini merupakan langkah kerajaan bagi menguruskan krisis dan kesan pandemik Covid-19 kepada kesejahteraan rakyat dan ekonomi negara. RUU ini akan menaikkan siling statutori hutang daripada 55 peratus daripada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) kepada 60 peratus. Langkah ini wajar bagi membolehkan kerajaan berbelanjaan lebih untuk meningkatkan kadar
