The first Parliamentary sitting of the Perikatan Nasional administration this week has raised serious concerns about the sanctity of Malaysian parliamentary democracy. Electoral system expert Wong Chin Huat argues that people should demand more from their parliamentarians - and highlights several actionable reforms that could enhance the role of Parliament as a check on the executive.

<p>The first Parliamentary sitting of the Perikatan Nasional administration this week has raised serious concerns about the sanctity of Malaysian parliamentary democracy. Electoral system expert Wong Chin Huat argues that people should demand more from their parliamentarians - and highlights several actionable reforms that could enhance the role of Parliament as a check on the executive.</p>

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