Kuala Lumpur, 20 May 2022: The APPGM on Political Financing welcomes the statement from the Honourable Prime Minister yesterday regarding the government’s commitment to improving governance and integrity in efforts to combat corruption.

The agreement to table the policy stance of the political financing Bill in the Cabinet Meeting is timely considering that the uncontrolled usage of money in politics has become one of the most serious causes of corruption.

As an officially recognised entity under Parliament, the APPGM provides a platform for discussion regarding the monitoring of political donations between different stakeholders such as Members of Parliament (MPs), Senators, civil society organisations (CSOs), and other parties of interest.

“At this time, we are studying the laws that have been implemented in other countries as well as other recommendations that have been forth by other experts. Extensive research on this topic has been done since 2009 by experts who are also members of this APPGM. Thus, we are open to engage and collaborate with government to ensure this Bill can be drafted and tabled in Parliament as soon as possible. The tabling of this Bill should not be delayed further and must be expedited for the maturing of our democracy,” says YB Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, Chair of the APPGM on Political Financing.

“We are confident that this Bill presents a positive step in ensuring our democracy is protected not only from foreign influences, but from other powerful groups as well. Furthermore, this Bill is a fundamental part in Malaysia’s efforts to fight corruption at its very core,” ends YB Ahmad Fadhli.

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About the APPGM on Political Financing

The APPGM on Political Financing was approved by the Dewan Rakyat on 20 April 2022. The main objective of the APPGM is to establish a platform where MPs, Senators and CSOs can deliberate and discuss the importance of political financing reforms in Malaysia.

APPGM on political financing members

Members of Parliament

1.      YB Tuan Ahmad Fadhli bin Saari (PAS – Pasir Mas)

•  Chairman

2.      YB Tuan Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil (PKR – Lembah Pantai)

• Deputy Chairman

3.      YB Puan Wong Shu Qi (DAP – Kluang)

• Secretary

4.      YB Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau (UPKO – Tuaran)

• Treasurer

5.      YB Dato’ Sri Saifuddin bin Abdullah (PPBM – Indera Mahkota)

6.      YB Dato’ Seri Utama Mukhriz bin Tun Dr. Mahathir (Pejuang – Jerlun)

7.      YB Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Haji Maslan (UMNO – Pontian)

8.      YB Tuan Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman (MUDA – Muar)

9.      YB Tuan Larry Soon@Larry Sng Wei Shien (Parti Bangsa Malaysia – Julau)

Senator

YB Puan Fadhlina binti Dato’ Sidek, Pulau Pinang (PKR)

CSO Members

1.      Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) (Secretariat)

2.      Agora Society

3.      Bait Al-Amanah

4.      Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4)

5.      Engage Network

6.      G25 Malaysia

7.      Gabungan Pilihanraya Bersih dan Adil (BERSIH)

8.      Rasuah Busters

9.      Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M)

10.  Malaysian Bar Council

11.  Puan Maha Balakrishnan (Expert)

12.  Prof. Wong Chin Huat (Expert)