Consider This: Bersih Congress 2024 — Reviving Reform
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) will convene a national congress on Saturday 25th May, featuring civil society leaders, youth activists, and student groups, to deliberate on strategies to revitalise the reform agenda and agitate for real change. Can Bersih as a people’s movement still galvanise public pressure for democratic reforms? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Bersih Chairperson, and Aira Azhari, Bersih Committee Member and Senior Manager of Advocacy & Events at IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri May 24 2024
Govt should take proactive approach to implement reform agenda – King
His Majesty said the government needs to provide attractive incentives and facilitate all matters through efficient governance.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Analysis: Malaysia PM's reform agenda in doubt as allies freed from graft charges
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's reform promises are being closely monitored by voters and foreign investors, already wary after the 1MDB scandal.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Important for govt to be attentive, avoid political blunders over reform agenda - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged SUARAM to be more objective in its criticism of the govt over the allegedly slow pace of reforms in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Anwar says he has 'godlike' patience, Dr M no longer PH member | Kini News - 13 Mar
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim told a press conference today that he will not let the statements made by Dr Mahathir Mohamad distract him from focusing on the reform agenda.
When asked about Mahathir's statement that Malays are unable to accept him (Anwar) as the next premier, Anwar said it was Mahathir who rejected him.
"Tun Mahathir rejected me, but I am not sure about the Malays," he said.
Anwar also revealed that Mahathir is no longer a member of Pakatan Harapan.
When asked about Mahathir's statement that Malays are unable to accept him (Anwar) as the next premier, Anwar said it was Mahathir who rejected him.
"Tun Mahathir rejected me, but I am not sure about the Malays," he said.
Anwar also revealed that Mahathir is no longer a member of Pakatan Harapan.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Economic reform agenda must be different to ensure nation strides confidently into the future - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said policymakers recognise that there is a group of Malaysians who are at a disadvantage in climbing out of poverty.
Wed Sep 08 2021
PH open to cooperation under 'Big Tent' concept
Pakatan Harapan (PH) is taking an open stand for discussions and cooperation under the 'Big Tent' concept based on its reform agenda and the people's interests.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Fiscal deficit to be reduced below 4 pct over next 3-4 years
The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to under 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) over the next three to four years under its fiscal reform agenda.
Fri Nov 06 2020
PKR prepared to cooperate with politicians - Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar said the party will continue to fight for the reform agenda based on the principles of justice and prosperity for all Malaysians.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Pakatan wants to know Tun Mahathir's new party agenda - Azmin
Pakatan will only agree to work together with the new party if its mission is in line with the reform agenda they championed all this while.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Indonesia's Widodo takes office, reaches out to foes
Jokowi was sworn in as president Monday and reached out to political foes to seek support for his ambitious reform agenda.
Mon Oct 20 2014
India's Modi to unveil reform agenda in maiden budget
The mood of investors and voters remains buoyant as they look for detail of Narendra Modi's maiden budget.
Sun Jul 06 2014
Obama should remind Najib of reform agenda, says US think tank
Council of Foreign Relations suggests what Barack Obama should be doing during the US president's three-day visit to Malaysia.
Sat Apr 26 2014
Human Rights Watch: Malaysian reform agenda dead
Malaysia took a "significant" step backwards in human rights in 2013, a year that appeared to mark the end of Prime Minister Najib Razak's promises of reform, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 21 2014
Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms
Philippines President Benigno Aquino is asking voters to put their confidence in the administration slated to help him carry out the rest of his reform agenda.
Mon May 13 2013