Achieving Political Stability With Bipartisanship?

Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) | Thomas Fann, Chairperson, Bersih 2.0 | Gayathry Venkiteswaran, Assistant Professor of Media and Communications, University of Nottingham Malaysia

13-Sep-21 18:00

Achieving Political Stability With Bipartisanship?

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Unprecedented levels of cooperation have been promised between the government and the opposition with the signing of the MOU today. To explore the government's aim to ensure political stability, first, we look at the proposed reforms and what impact they will have on our governance. Next, we examine the significance of the MOU and how binding it is. Finally, will the opposition now put forth their long-promised shadow cabinet?

Image Source: adam yusof, Shutterstock

Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Alia Zefri, Adeline Choong

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Politics, Social Issues, law & legal matters

Tags: Evening Edition, Inside Story, Politics, Policy and Governance, Bipartisanship, Political Reforms, Shadow Cabinet, Pakatan Harapan, UMNO, Anti-Party Hopping Law,

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