Good Governance

COMMENTARY

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.

October 30, 2020

COMMENTARY

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.

October 25, 2020

COMMENTARY

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?

October 21, 2020

COMMENTARY, STATECRAFT

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.

October 12, 2020

REFSA BRIEF, STATECRAFT

Reforming the Dewan Negara Part 2

In Part 2 of this series, using lessons gleaned from the Australian and Canadian senates, this paper critically analyse Malaysia’s Dewan Negara and explores options for reforms as well as challenges to their implementation.

October 3, 2020

COMMENTARY, ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

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.

October 1, 2020

COMMENTARY, ECONOMICS, The Great Reset

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.

September 14, 2020

COMMENTARY, STATECRAFT

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.

September 6, 2020

COMMENTARY, STATECRAFT

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…

September 3, 2020

COMMENTARY, STATECRAFT

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…

August 13, 2020