KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 In its blueprint on reform released this week, the think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has underscored the need for urgent.
PETALING JAYA: A public policy researcher has suggested that Parliament be empowered to dictate the number of Dewan Rakyat sittings each year instead of this being determined by the prime minister.
A new study tracks not only the ration of women to men in Malaysia's Cabinet but also examines the value of the portfolios typically given to women ministers.
PETALING JAYA: Amendments to give parliamentary select committees (PSCs) more bite, including the power to compel ministers to testify, are likely to be passed by the current Speaker and administration.