Analyst: Practical to hold state, general polls simultaneously
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli and Lucia Terey Anak John KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal for the state and general elections to be held simultaneously is practical as it can have a positive impact on voter turnout, according to experts. Political analyst Prof Datuk Dr Nasrudin Mohammed said having both the state and general elections together […]
Putrajaya must fulfil promises to S’wak: Analyst
KUCHING: Efforts to claim the rights of Sabah and Sarawak must continue regardless of who is ruling the government, said political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. Commenting on Sarawak’s decision to stick to its proposed formula for the distribution of the annual special grant to the state under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, Lee […]
Country will see government shutdown if budget not approved
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be a government shutdown if 2021 Budget which is currently being debated in the Dewan Rakyat is not approved, said UTM constitutional expert Dr Muhammad Fathi Yusof. This is because without approval from Parliament, the RM322.5 billion allocated in the budget cannot be used for expenditure of ministries and government agencies. […]
Government takes measured approach: Analyst
BY SITI RADZIAH HAMZAH KUALA LUMPUR: The government is taking a measured approach based on the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country with the imposition of a nationwide movement restriction order announced on Monday night, says an analyst. Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) research manager Lau Zheng Zhou said the government […]
