A Respected Malaysia On The Global Stage
Malaysia is a proactive country on the world stage with membership in international organisations such as the UN, Commonwealth, OIC, and NAM. Although small in size, Malaysia is passionate in championing international issues and Malaysia’s views often garner the respect of other countries. Unfortunately, the country’s reputation has been tarnished following several high-profile scandals including […]
National Security
In the face of current geopolitical challenges, national security has become a complex issue that needs to be addressed in a bipartisan and efficient manner by eliminating the gaps which allow for abuse of power or leakage of resources. Recent incidents related to national security should be a lesson for us to implement a new […]
Digitising Government: Empowering Service Delivery and Reducing the Burden of Civil Servants
In the era of ‘data is more valuable than oil’ in today’s digital world, the Malaysian government under Barisan Nasional is still operating under the attitude of ‘government knows best’. Such an administrative culture is not only outdated but also affects public trust and investors’ confidence in Malaysia. HARAPAN’s philosophy is different. The new policy […]
Greater Democracy, Accountability and Participation at All Levels Of Government
The annual budget of cities in Malaysia reaches billions of ringgit every year. The budget for Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) alone amounts to RM3 billion a year, exceeding the budgets of states such as Selangor (RM2.34 billion), Johor (RM1.95 billion) and Perlis (RM306.83 million). Despite this, Malaysians living in urban areas have been deprived […]
Creating Job Opportunities and Attracting Investments in Sabah & Sarawak
There was a drastic increase in unemployment rate after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sabah recorded a high unemployment rate of up to 9% last year. As a measure to reduce the unemployment rate, improvements on infrastructure and logistics facilities need to be amplified to attract the influx of investors and subsequently create job […]
Solving Issues of Foreigner Influx in Sabah
The porous border exposes Sabah to an influx of foreigners into the region. The widespread influx of undocumented immigrants can lead to socioeconomic problems that will affect the development of Sabah as a whole. Therefore, an integrated action plan is needed to find a comprehensive solution to this problem. HARAPAN acknowledges that there are four […]
Decentralisation of Power to the Regions of Sabah & Sarawak
Decision making on important matters is usually centralised. The policies are often unsatisfactory to fulfil the demographic needs of Sabah and Sarawak. This practice needs to be changed and it is done through the decentralisation of power at the grassroots level and civil service. Education & Health Autonomy Strengthen the role of the Regional Government […]
Empowering Sabah & Sarawak through the Implementation of the 1963 Malaysia Agreement
The equal position of the Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Regions will continue to be maintained and HARAPAN will ensure that the rights and privileges agreed upon in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report are implemented as intended. Revenue Sharing Implementation of 40% of Sabah regional revenue to be returned based on […]
Bridging the Developmental Gap between Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia
The development of Sabah and Sarawak is still far behind when compared to the Peninsular region. HARAPAN will strive to bridge the development gap between Sabah and Sarawak and the Peninsular region. Talent development and increased access to healthcare will form the core of this implementation. National Administrative Coordination Council Establishing the National Administrative Coordination […]
Safeguarding the Rights of Orang Asal (Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia)
The plight of the Orang Asal in this country has not yet received the support and attention it deserves. HARAPAN will ensure that the rights of the Orang Asal as stated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) on 13 September 2007 will be defended and championed. Strengthen Native Customary […]