百格大家讲｜安华内阁该有扎希？新政府有何大挑战？
新首相安华自11月24日上任后，除了强调节约，也想要严防贪腐。对于这个新政府，身为大马人的你有何想象？民众对于新内阁阵容可以有什么期待？国阵主席阿末扎希又是否该进入内阁？
Good Governance
Kerajaan Perpaduan: What Form Might That Take?
In the immediate wake of Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim being announced as the 10th Prime Minister, BFM welcomes Communications Director Iskandar Fareez on their podcast to discuss what to expect from Malaysia's new unity government, the development of our political stability, and more.
Defence Procurement in Malaysia: A Way Forward?
Malaysia has seen problems in its defence procurement in recent years. Once a new government is installed after the general election, it should follow through with reforms to improve transparency in the process of acquiring new military hardware.
The Politics of #UndiBanjir
On the 10th of October, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament. This means that GE15 will be taking place within the next 60 days. While the date has not been announced by the Election Commission yet, many Malaysians have voiced their disgruntlement towards an election being called right smack in what potentially could be a period of heavy floods across the country, as we experienced during monsoon season last year. Iskandar Fareez goes on BFM to unpack the politics.
Malaysia’s Anti-hopping Law: Some Loopholes to Mull Over
Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law took effect on 5 October, five days before it was announced that the country’s Parliament would be dissolved. The law seeks to respect the mandate of voters, but it is not without faults. REFSA researcher Ng Sze Fung explores this over on Fulcrum.
‘Rice bowl’ issues will matter most to young voters, say analysts
What will young voters' priorities be in the upcoming GE15? Our research coordinator Fakhrurrazi M. Rashid talks about "rice bowl issues" and the critical role of the demographic's views on Free Malaysia Today.
PRU-15: Pembangkang Berpeluang Menang, Tapi Perlu Sampai Mesej Dengan Baik
Koordinator Penyelidik REFSA, Fakhrurrazi Rashid, menyatakan pihak Pembangkang berperluang menang dalam PRU15. Bagaimanapun, untuk menang, Pembangkang perlu memastikan mesej berhubung tawaran dan hasrat menjadi kerajaan semula, disampaikan sebaik-baiknya kepada pengundi.
Mengapa DUN Johor perlukan jawatankuasa pilihan khas kaji enakmen antilompat parti?
Mengapa DUN Johor perlukan jawatankuasa pilihan khas kaji enakmen antilompat parti? Koordinator Penyelidik Fakhrurrazi Rashid berbincang dalam ulasan baharunya di The Malaysian Insight.
Trend Peratusan Keluar Mengundi PRU-15 Meningkat Atau Tidak? Ini Pandangan Pakar
Koordinator Penyelidik Research for Social Advancement (REFSA) Fakhrurrazi Rashid berpendapat tentang trend peratusan keluar mengundi PRU-15 meningkat atau tidak.
Wanted: Policies, Not Personalities
Are Malaysians paid fairly for the work they do? That is the question many Malaysians are asking after an article on World of Buzz highlighted the large wage disparity between Malaysia and Singapore. While there are many factors such as cost of living that might have been a factor here, there are other granular reasons that also play a role in enlarging the gap. We speak to Tan E-Hun from REFSA to understand the causes behind this wage disparity.