Group calls for reforms at state committees to boost accountability
Elected representatives across the political divide from five states have called on state assemblies to reform and strengthen their committees to provide greater oversight of bills, policies, and state agencies, including state government-linked companies and statutory bodies.
Kaukus Demokrasi Pelbagai Parti (KDPP) said state assemblies must take a more active role in monitoring governance at the state level, in line with reforms recently introduced in Parliament.
In a statement, the caucus urged all state assemblies to create more opportunities for elected representatives to scrutinise the executive’s work.
“State assemblies should be proactive and initiate serious public discourse on changes that can be implemented to strengthen democracy at the state level,” it said.
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