REFSA Communications Director Iskandar Fareez shares on BFM the importance of putting a budget through bipartisan scrutiny, why this matters and why is transparent governance crucial to our nation.
Tag: Democracy
Mampukah kita mengakhiri krisis Parlimen?
Bipartisan cooperation is necessary to overcome the nation’s health and economic crisis. The nation cannot afford another step backward. Article in Malay.
Unpacking the jargon behind 'national unity'
Our Communications Director spoke about ways to achieve racial unity and why it is important for multiracial countries like Malaysia. He also emphasised that a united society plays an important role in…
As a nation, we can’t be flying blind forever
Few in Malaysia are serious about policy discourse. It is understandable for a poor nation but unusual for a middle-income nation with a relatively well-educated population such as Malaysia. The consequence…
The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia
The results of GE14 shows that the model of a single dominant party in a political coalition no longer applies. The Malaysian political arena and voters have evolved, so must…
Percaturan kerusi untuk kuasa menjelang PRU ke-15
A convincing political coalition across ethnic lines is the best formula for winning GE-15. In fact, without adequate racial representation, a ruling coalition’s ongoing challenge will be political imbalance and…
Memikirkan semula prinsip integriti pasca Covid-19
Malaysia’s position on the Corruption Perception Index dropped 6 positions in 2020. The government’s focus on a wholesome resilient post-pandemic recovery for the nation must include an intentional effort to…
Parlimen belum juga guna teknologi setelah pandemik
Parliament should be the government’s strategic partner in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, virtual sittings will enhance bipartisan consensus. Article in Malay.
Malaysia should emulate New Zealand’s epidemic response committee
When the NZ Parliament was postponed, its epidemic response committee was a recognition of the opposition’s role to jointly manage COVID-19. The administration was called to testify on issues, proceedings…
Jawatankuasa bebas: New Zealand rujukan terbaik Malaysia
When the NZ Parliament was postponed, its epidemic response committee was a recognition of the opposition’s role to jointly manage COVID-19. The administration was called to testify on issues, proceedings…