Strengthening democracy: Why Malaysia needs a robust Parliamentary Services Act

25 Feb 2025 03:47pm

Strengthening democracy: Why Malaysia needs a robust Parliamentary Services Act

Parliamentary and institutional development specialist, Maha Balakrishnan, explains why a strong Parliamentary Services Act (PSA) is crucial for Malaysia’s democracy.

From ensuring financial independence to increasing transparency, find out how the PSA can safeguard Parliament’s integrity.

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