Changing agencies considered inconsequential
KUCHING: Switching from one agency to another on the matter of political party registration is inconsequential because what matters most is the quality of the agency and the people who work there, opines a political scientist. Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said it made no difference who was in charge, questioning the purpose behind the shift […]
Education recommendations modest at best
KUCHING: The government has been reviewing the education system in an attempt to enhance it, says political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. The Universiti Putra Malaysia academician explained that several national-level committees had been formed, however, their findings had been found wanting. “Their recommendations are modest at best, and they do not push the boundaries […]
Undemocratic to fetter elected reps through legislations
KUCHING: The proposed Anti-Party Hopping and Recall Election legislations are against the spirit of democracy and freedom. Political Scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) opined that the proposed legislations would shackle the freedom of elected representatives to articulate how their constituents would be best represented. “It will change the whole situation, […]
Logo — just a small matter
KUCHING: The factor that unites Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Democratic Action Party (DAP) no longer exists and they now do not have any common goal to move forward, says a political commentator. Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said Pakatan Harapan (PH) was a loose coalition of political parties that was never really a serious political […]
