Reforms for a more politically stable Malaysia this year

THE year 2020 left us with many new challenges and experiences for Malaysia. The world and Malaysia seem to have leapfrogged to 2021 through the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the nature of politics has not changed much.

Within the framework of a parliamentary democracy grounded in a constitutional monarchy, we need to understand that each component has its own role. In this system, all parties should be given greater freedom and stronger incentives to compete in a mature manner so that political rivalry in the country is based on policies and professionalism rather than crude power struggles between ambitious politicians.