Broadening Internet Access
In the current day and age, ultra-fast broadband connection has become a critical requirement in the fields of digital economy and socioeconomic services. High speed connection enables people to participate in e-commerce, stream videos for educational purposes, and carry out various daily tasks. Without broadband, innovations such as artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things, and Industry 4.0 will […]
Health Reforms
Public health is closely associated with the people’s welfare. Malaysia is often touted as a country with good public healthcare service which is also accessible to all. However, we are already seeing hints of our public healthcare system becoming overstretched due to current developments and population increase. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our public healthcare […]
Protecting Media Freedom and Promoting Free Speech
One important democratic measure in any country is the ability of the media to report freely about current issues that carry public interest. This vital aspect of democracy becomes nonfunctional when media freedom is restricted and the consequences will lead to leaders and the Rakyat being unable to access the truth. HARAPAN is committed to […]
Defending Democracy and Promoting Free Speech
Power struggles that led to rapid changes in administration under Barisan-Perikatan Nasional especially during the peak of the pandemic has resulted in political disillusionment among the people. However, the Rakyat’s faith towards democracy can be restored by implementing improvements that fulfil their aspirations. HARAPAN will continue to strengthen the people’s power by ensuring Parliamentary independence, […]
Reinforcing Institutional Integrity
Without a comprehensive check and balance process, the administrative process might be vulnerable to abuse of power and misappropriation. This opens the door for kleptocrats and power-hungry politicians to jostle over positions, accumulate influence, and accrue exorbitant wealth at the expense of the Rakyat. HARAPAN will continue to protect the integrity of Malaysia’s administration by […]
Combating Corruption
We have faced extremely turbulent episodes of corruption that have severely impacted our democracy, rule of law, and our economic development. The Rakyat’s victory in defeating the corruption-addled regime in General Election 14 (GE14) was the first step towards creating a corruption-free Malaysia. Nevertheless, corruption still plagues our country, as shown in the political turmoil […]
Enhanced Support for Persons with Disability (PWD)
PWDs or OKUs make up 15% of the Malaysian population. It is only appropriate that they should not be an afterthought in our nation building efforts. The physical and mental challenges faced by PWDs should not be an obstacle for them to participate in our social, economic, and political sectors. HARAPAN is aware that the […]
Living Comfortably in Our Golden Years
The current average life expectancy of Malaysians is 70.8 years for men and 75.6 years for women. With the age of retirement being set at 60 years, senior citizens will live for another 10 to 15 years without employment and source of income. Without enough savings, Malaysian senior citizens will face the risk of financial […]
Empowering Women and Supporting Families
In the post-pandemic age, women are working harder and sacrificing more for themselves and their families. However, they are facing persistent issues such as gender inequality and violation of rights. To overcome this hurdle, customised policies must be promptly implemented to ensure women are able to live with dignity and champion the welfare of women’s […]
A Brighter Future for Our Children
Based on the population statistics from 2021, the number of children below the age of 18 years old total up to an estimated 9.13 million which is 28% of the total Malaysian population. This means they make up almost one third of the population and therefore deserve to be given the best start in life […]