During the run-up to the 2008 General Elections, some political parties made
promises to re-introduce the elections of local councillors – a right
Malaysians enjoyed until the late 60s. As you are aware, having elected
local councillors will aid in the practice of democratic governance by
ensuring, inter alia, greater participation by the Rakyat and better
accountability by the local [...]
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CPPS Roundtable Discussion: Review of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s First 100 Days in Office
Malaysian Bar Council (tbc), KL
Published by July 22nd, 2009
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Tuesday, 28th July 2009 · 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. · Venue: Malaysian Bar Council (tbc)
The Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) cordially invites you to attend our upcoming roundtable discussion with civil society to reflect upon the accomplishments and shortcomings of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s first 100 days in office. The forum [...]
Royal Commission of Inquiry on 1st Political Death under Najib
Published by July 17th, 2009 in Government Policies & Negligence and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsWe, the undersigned civil society groups hereby register our shock, grief and anger at the first political death under the 105-day-old Najib Administration.
Our hearts go out to the fiancée and family of Mr Teo Beng Hock, political secretary of Selangor State Executive Councilor Ean Yong Hian Wah who died falling off the Selangor headquarters [...]
Appointment of Councilors in Selangor
Published by July 14th, 2009 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsWhen the 26 members of the Coalition of Good Governance was formed in 2008, we recommended a set of criteria for the appointment of councillors and this was presented to the public as well as to the Selangor State Government. This was carried out prior to the State Government’s appointment of councillors.
To recap, the CGG [...]
ADAKAH DEMOKRASI WUJUD DI PARLIMEN MALAYSIA?
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 Commentsada 17 Jun 2009 akhbar Sinar Harian memetik kata Dr Nasir Hashim, ADUN Kota Damansara bahawa demokrasi telah mati di Parlimen. Dr. Nasir mempersoalkan, kalau bukan di Parlimen di manakah aspirasi rakyat boleh disuarakan. Itulah soalan yang wujud hari ini. Adakah mengatakan “Hidup Rakyat, Bubar DUN” satu kesalahan yang tidak boleh [...]
Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak : Pentadbiran baru dengan Acuan Lama
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsDatuk Sri Najib Tun Razak menjadi Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke – 6. Sejurus setelah beliau menjadi Perdana Menteri, Barisan Nasional telah kalah di dua Pilihanraya Kecil , di Bukit Gantang dan Bukit Selambau.Satu tamparan hebat untuk Perdana Menteri baru.Tetapi beliau tidak kisah, beliau terus dengan penuh dedikasi menamakan kabinet baru , kononnya kabinet rakyat akan [...]
The possible crossover by Barisan Nasional Members of Parliament to Pakatan Rakyat
Published by September 17th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsThe undersigned civil society organizations view with cautious optimism the proposed plan by the opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat to affect sufficient Members of Parliament from the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition to crossover to the opposition in order to form the next federal government on Malaysia Day 16 September 2008 (or in the near future). Whilst [...]
A More Representative Malaysian Civil Service
Published by September 9th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsThe Centre of Public Policy Studies welcomes the assurance by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok that the cabinet is looking at the solution of ensuring a more representative Malaysian civil service. The present state of ethnic representation in the entire Malaysian Civil service now stands with 77.03% Malays, 14.49% [...]
CPPS Permatang Pauh Factsheets
Published by September 1st, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsHello,
The Centre for Public Policy Studies is pleased to inform you that we will again be producing daily policy factsheets for the period of the Permatang Pauh by-election campaign. The by-election represents the first major test of how public opinion has swung since the tumultous events beginning with the March 8 general election. As the [...]
Recruitment System of Foreign Workers needs to be Urgently Revamped
Published by July 26th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence and Law Enforcement. 1 CommentCENTRE FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Centre for Public Policy Studies welcomes the statement made by the Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mahmood Adam that the department will be made a more efficient and transparent organization. In line with enhancing the Department’s effectiveness and integrity, there should be an immediate revamping of the [...]
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