Public reject foreign funding, anonymous donations for political parties, IIUM survey shows
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign funding for political parties and anonymous donations are among the items rejected for inclusion in the proposed Political Funding Bill, according to a recent public perception survey.
A recent public perception survey conducted by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) in collaboration with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has revealed strong opposition to foreign funding and anonymous donations for political parties in Malaysia. The survey, conducted last September, found that 64.29% of respondents opposed receiving foreign donations, while 68.6% supported limiting contribution amounts to mitigate money laundering risks.
Additionally, 80.4% of respondents agreed that donations from government-linked companies (GLCs) should be excluded, while 76.1% opposed accepting contributions from foreign-owned companies. The study, led by Assoc Prof Dr Zuraidah Ali, highlighted the need for a clear list of prohibited funding sources and the establishment of audit trails to ensure transparency and accountability in political fund management.
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