Financing politics and the 14th General Election


IN the run-up to the 14th General Election, this column will focus on issues dealing with the conduct of politics, the mode of public governance and the links between Government and business.

The first – and probably the most contentious – issue necessitating urgent debate, if Malaysia is to have fair elections, is the role of money in politics and elections.

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