... but by a few nominators of MPs. Then, the Westminster parliamentary democracy as we know it would be turned upside down.
4. What are the realistic options?
With the three complications intertwined, ...
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Press Statement by Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy on 17 March 2022 in Kuala Lumpur
When will the “permanent” mode of police probe on the death of Teoh Beng Hock ends?
The Teoh Beng ...
Thursday, 17 March 2022
... in our country. Our political system is lagging behind and it is time for our democracy to move forward through political reforms to be healthier, mature and proffessional.
Therefore, in the interest ...
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
... Malaysia(SAM)
Sarawak Dayak Iban Association(SADIA)
Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia (SABM)
Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy
The William Gomes Podcast, United Kingdom
Womens Criminal Justice Network ...
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
... in countries with mature parliamentary democracy , especially the Westminster parliamentary system.
We would like to remind all parties, especially the Chairman of the PSSC and the Speaker of ...
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Press Release from BERSIH (26 November 2021): PRN Sarawak: Sarawakians Have the Right to a Fair Election So That Democracy Continues to Flourish in Sarawak
After the State Election (PRN) of Melaka ...
Saturday, 27 November 2021
Press Release from BERSIH
23 November 2021
Bersih 15th Anniversary: Upholding Beacon of Democracy in Malaysia
15 years ago on this date, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) ...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
... democracy . However, our expectations are that such reforms should be treated not as transactional tools for political survival, but what they are in truth - essential prerequisites for a healthy, sustainable ...
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
... and key institutions start working for and protecting the interests of the people instead of the politicians'. In a democracy , politicians should compete with each other to come up with better policies ...
Monday, 13 September 2021
... constitutional democracy and embarrasses the office of the Attorney General. In light of the same, the public deserves to know Tan Sri Idrus Harun’s advice to the government and the Agong on these issues: ...
Monday, 06 September 2021
New Government Needs To Enact Parliamentary Service Laws in Parliamentary Reform Agenda Institute for Political Reform and Democracy (REFORM)
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH ...
Friday, 03 September 2021
... We call upon all quarters, in the intense rivalry for a majority, to act responsibly to protect constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy , and build real political stability through cross-party ...
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
... democracy in our country. But such Confidence and Supply Agreements (CSA) for a minority government to remain as a functioning government should not only come from Muhyiddin but also from other aspirants ...
Saturday, 14 August 2021
... the International Day of Democracy . The campaign will run until the next General Election with the aim to generate public support and push political parties to adopt in their election manifesto, key reforms ...
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
... About IDEAS The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is a nonprofit research institute, dedicated to promoting solutions to public policy challenges, focussing on three overarching missions ...
Thursday, 22 July 2021
10 Years After Bersih 2 Rally: The Work to Build Our Democracy Continues
On this day, 10 years ago, approximately 50,000 ordinary Malaysians gathered in the streets of Kuala Lumpur to demand ...
Friday, 09 July 2021
DIRECT DEMOCRACY OPTIONS FOR MALAYSIA
By DANESH PRAKASH CHACKO & FORK YOW LEONG
In 2004, in the highly divided and hyper partisan country of Venezuela, a recall referendum was conducted ...
Monday, 05 July 2021
CRACKDOWNS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS SYMPTOMATIC OF A FAILING DEMOCRACY
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH 2.0) views with grave concern in the last two days various crackdowns ...
Friday, 02 July 2021
... papers that look at some of the good practices around the world and make recommendations to enact new laws or amend existing ones so that we can strengthen our parliamentary democracy .
A Recall Election ...
Monday, 21 June 2021
... especially Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration to undertake what is necessary to restore parliamentary democracy and with it, the political and economic stability that the country so crucially needs ...
Thursday, 17 June 2021