COMMENTARY
2020
Role of Parliament should not be sidelined in Covid-19 bill
Parliament should serve as an institution to discuss, scrutinize and approve SOPs issued by the government or the National Security Council, so that there are no technical problems that might cause confusion among the rakyat.
Revisiting the Role of Government in the Economy
Government and the public sector have unique advantages that can be the catalyst for a vibrant, resilient, sustainable and fair economy.
Is Penjana Kerjaya creating skilled jobs?
Penjana Kerjaya should incentivise industries towards skilled jobs with decent wages. Under current economic crisis, does it live up to this expectation?
Govt defeat in Parliament set to be new norm
A slim majority government should employ the concept of co-governing between the legislative and executive to ensure stability.
Reviewing upcoming Covid-19 bill in Malaysian parliament
The Covid-19 bill should not be taken lightly by the Malaysian government. It must include transparency practices to ensure government’s integrity in managing the Covid-19 crisis.
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
Malaysia has no time to lose in face of rapidly evolving security landscape, and its planned defence reforms identified urgently needs implementing. .
Kebiasaan baharu Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat
COMMENTARY INSTITUTIONAL REFORM DEMOCRACY good governance JULY 07, 2020 Kebiasaan baharu Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat by FAKHRURRAZI RASHID [For English version please click here] Pada 27
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.
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.
