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 limiting the power of the executive, ensuring the freedom of our judiciary, and reorganising the political structures of the country.
10 Year Term Limit
We will limit the serving term for Prime Ministers, Menteri Besar, and Chief Ministers to a maximum of 10 years to ensure that these positions will not be used to accrue power and to also safeguard transparency in our national administration.
Separation of Power for Public Prosecutor – Attorney General
Separating the roles and responsibilities of Public Prosecutor from the Attorney General to reinforce the freedom of public prosecutors. The Attorney General only acts as the government’s legal advisor, while the Public Prosecutor decides on matters relating to prosecution.
Review of Appointment
Nomination for roles such as the Public Prosecutor, primary positions in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Election Commission of Malaysia, and the Inspector-General of Police must be vetted by a Special Parliamentary Committee that is made up of members from various parties. Security of tenure shall be given to appointed individuals to ensure that their duration of service is not arbitrarily cut short by a sitting Prime Minister.
Fixed Parliament Term Act
Looming uncertainty arising from endless speculation in regards to the sudden dissolution of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies (DUN) before the end of the 5-year term will negatively affect investor confidence and economic stability. HARAPAN will introduce the Fixed Parliament Term Act to ensure that the dissolution of Parliament and DUN will only be called for at the end of the term to minimise political instability.