Parliamentary reform: Reviving the Parliamentary Services Act

In 1992, the Malaysian government under Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, repealed the Parliamentary Services Act – placing parliamentary services under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister’s Department.

Now, the current government has promised to table a new parliamentary services law in this parliamentary session, to restore Parliament’s independence.

What does a truly independent and effective parliament look like – and why should it matter to you?

Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Fann, a Projek Sama founding member and former Bersih chairperson, and Maha Balakrishnan, a parliamentary and institutional development specialist and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption.

Produced by: Astro Awani

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama

1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme

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