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IMPROVEMENT DEMOCRACY IN MALAYSIA - Coggle Diagram
IMPROVEMENT DEMOCRACY IN MALAYSIA
POSITING A HEALTHY DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM
creating healthy interaction between government and opposition
ensuring positive relationship between the federal and state governments regardless of which party is in power.
STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
distribute power to other levels of government
parliament in providing check and balance
concentration of state power in the executive branch of government
the confrontational and suspicious relationship between civil society and government.
confrontational relationship between government and the opposition.
DEMOCRATIZING THE STATE
the distribution of power among different levels of government and among the various institutions of the state.
ensures that state power is deployed to serve public good and prevents abuse (corruption, cronyism) through checks and balances.
The distribution of power between federal and state governments is important
government at the state level more responsive, effective and accountable to its residents.
It is important for each state government to have the authority, power and resources to govern effectively.
REFORMING THE ELECTORAL PROCESSES
creating a parliamentary committee to oversee the Election Commission (EC)
replacing the EC leadership with one that can command more public trust would be a much stronger step.
look into the unequal constituency apportionment, political financing, and press freedom.
improve the democratic election of government in Malaysia.
STRENGTHENING & DEEPENING DEMOCRATIC IN MALAYSIA
strengthening the role of civil society
development of a mature democracy in Malaysia.
Democracy requires protection of the liberties and rights of citizens and groups, and an effective state.
be more independent, attuned and accountable