Tag: Political Reform
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Malaysia backs 10-year, two-term limit for Prime Minister as reform deepens
Malaysia embraces a 10-year, two-term PM limit as reform accelerates The Malaysian Cabinet has endorsed a landmark proposal aimed at constraining the tenure of the prime minister to a maximum of 10 years, capped at two terms. The move, part of the broader Madani government reform agenda, signals a decisive shift in how executive power…
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Could a New Centrist Party Rise? Lessons from Malcolm Fraser and Modern Australian Politics
Will a new party emerge to represent the political centre? The idea of a new centrist party has long fascinated observers of Australian politics, drawing hopes from voters tired of polarized contests and eager for pragmatic policy solutions. While political landscapes shift with each election cycle, the question remains: is there room for a formal…
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Indonesia’s Pilkada as Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
Introduction: Pilkada under Strain In late December 2025, Indonesia’s regional elections (Pilkada) found itself at a crossroads. Without prior public debate, several governing coalition chairs publicly signaled a shift that could redefine how regional power is exercised and contested. This moment has elevated Pilkada from a routine electoral process to a critical test of democracy’s…
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Indonesia’s Pilkada: Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
Introduction: A Crucial Moment for Indonesia’s Democracy In late December 2025, Indonesia faced a pivotal moment that many observers described as a stress test for the nation’s democratic fabric. The unilateral move by top leaders of four government coalition parties — including the president’s Gerindra, Golkar, PKB, and PAN — to redefine or suspend standard…
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Matiang’i Vows No Money, No Favors in Jubilee Nominations: A Push for Clean Politics
Overview: A pledge for clean nominations Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has publicly committed that Jubilee Party’s upcoming nomination process will be “free, fair and transparent and straightforward.” Speaking after a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, Matiang’i emphasized that the party will uphold integrity at every step, aiming to reassure supporters and deter corruption…
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Hasina Urges Overthrow of ‘Foreign-Serving Puppet Regime’ in Bangladesh, Unveils 5-Point Plan
Bangladesh in Turmoil as Hasina Demands Regime Change Bangladesh’s exiled former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, intensified her public stance against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, urging the removal of what she described as a “foreign-serving puppet regime” and calling for a return to democratic governance. The remarks were made amid rising tensions surrounding…
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Vietnam’s Leader Returns to Power: Can the National Rise Deliver?
Vietnam’s Bold Reboot: What the Promise of a National Rise Means The recent return of Vietnam’s most powerful figure, Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, to the political center of gravity has set the tone for a new era he calls a “national rise.” With a blend of strongman rhetoric and measured reformism, To Lam…
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Entrenched Interests and the Quest for Raila Odinga’s Presidency: A Kenyan Political Reckoning
Context: A Chronic Claim in Kenyan Politics In Kenyan political discourse, Raila Odinga remains a central figure whose campaigns have repeatedly shaped the nation’s electoral debates. Recently, Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has reiterated a long-standing claim: entrenched power brokers benefited from steering the country away from an Odinga presidency. While election results are periodically contested,…
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Starmer Faces Labour Rebellion If Leasehold Reforms Are Diluted, Warns Former Minister
Warning of a Labour rebellion over leasehold reforms A former government minister has warned that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could confront a wide-reaching backlash within his own party if the government fails to deliver on promised leasehold reforms in England and Wales. The confrontation centers on the pledge to cap ground rents and overhaul a…
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Opposition Sets Finance Portfolio Condition to Back Prime Minister Term Limit
Malaysian Opposition Links Finance Portfolio to Prime Minister Term Limit In a bold move that intertwines key governance reforms with the distribution of executive power, Malaysia’s opposition leader has tied their support for a formal prime minister term limit to a condition regarding the finance portfolio. The stance, articulated by Hamzah Zainudin of PN-Larut, emphasizes…