A proposal meant to study local governance in Kuala Lumpur has quickly become a national flashpoint.
The idea of electing the mayor of KL has sparked objections over ethnicity and political control, even before any formal reform is on the table.
Can we separate fear from fact to examine what electing a mayor and councillors for KL would actually involve? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris talks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, the chairperson of Persatuan Bertindak Pilihan Raya Bebas Dan Saksama (better known as Tindak), and Aliran’s Dr Lim Mah Hui, a Penang Forum steering committee member and former Island city councillor.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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