High-level support: Syed Saddiq got the backing of the party’s top leadership after he slammed some party leaders asking for contracts to be given to Bersatu division heads.
THE intense debate on giving government contracts to political leaders in return for support is healthy. It is a sign that there are leaders within the government who are determined to see that the political patronage system that was pervasive in the old Barisan Nasional administration is dismantled.
However, the task ahead is monumental. Nevertheless, it has to be done if governance in the handling of public funds is to be upheld. And for political parties to stay relevant and endear themselves to voters, a system where leaders are chosen based on political patronage will not work.
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