Now is the time to put reform agenda on the table, says Bersih

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PETALING JAYA: Electoral reform group Bersih 2.0 has launched a report outlining 10 reforms for parliamentary select committees, saying this will help them serve as a more effective check and balance to the executive.

Apart from incorporating best practices from the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Bersih chairman Thomas Fann said the report took into account proposals by MPs from all parties.

He said Bersih is hoping to hold discussions with the Dewan Rakyat speaker and deputy speakers to forward the proposals for their consideration.

Noting that the country is in “what some would say is a terrible situation” as no party or group has a simple majority, Fann said this presents a unique opportunity to push for reforms when parties negotiate with each other.

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