Azalina urges parties to formally state stand on political funding bill
Law and institutional reform minister says official responses will help the government determine which parties support or oppose the proposed law, as well as their reasons.
Minister Azalina Othman Said has called on all political parties registered with the Registrar of Societies to formally state whether they support or oppose the proposed political funding bill. There are approximately 72 such parties in Malaysia. The government seeks official responses from each party, rather than relying on informal surveys.
Azalina emphasized the importance of obtaining written positions from every party, as it provides concrete evidence of their stance. She urged parties to respond through their formal channels, such as the secretary-general, Supreme Council, or central working committee. These official responses will be crucial in verifying each party's position before presenting the matter to the Cabinet.
Azalina expressed her desire to know which parties agree, disagree, or have alternative suggestions regarding the bill. She also stated that it would be surprising if parties advocating anti-corruption measures did not support the legislation. However, the timing of the bill's completion before the upcoming general election remains uncertain, as the polls' date has not been determined.
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