Dec 9 2025, 10:29 AM, updated 2w ago
do u think they can complete by end of the term? at least in principle
will they do Political Financing Act before next GE?
anything u want to see before next GE to be convinced to continue vote for them?
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Malaysia GE15: Manifestos, Overlaps, and Unity Government Progress (Dec 2025)
The 15th General Election in Malaysia saw major coalitions, Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN), present distinct economic visions but surprisingly converged on key institutional reforms. This alignment became the bedrock for the subsequent "Unity Government."
PH Manifesto: "Tawaran Harapan" (Kita Boleh)
Focused on structural reforms, cost of living, and governance cleanup.
BN Manifesto: "PADU" (Perancangan Amal dan Usaha)
Pitched as pragmatic stability, combining social aid with institutional reform.
Key Overlapping Promises (The "Unity" Agenda):
These shared commitments formed the basis for cooperation.
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Unity Government Progress Report: Overlapping Reforms (December 2025)
As of December 2025, the Unity Government has made notable legislative strides on promised reforms, though implementation varies.
Executive Summary: Status of Key Overlapping Promises
Detailed Progress Notes:
The 15th General Election in Malaysia saw major coalitions, Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN), present distinct economic visions but surprisingly converged on key institutional reforms. This alignment became the bedrock for the subsequent "Unity Government."
PH Manifesto: "Tawaran Harapan" (Kita Boleh)
Focused on structural reforms, cost of living, and governance cleanup.
- Key Pillars: Cost of living, anti-corruption, youth/women empowerment, Sabah/Sarawak status.
- Standout Promises: Fixed Parliament Term Act, AG/PP separation, Parliamentary Budget Office, eliminate cartels, 40% Sabah revenue return, citizenship for mothers born overseas.
BN Manifesto: "PADU" (Perancangan Amal dan Usaha)
Pitched as pragmatic stability, combining social aid with institutional reform.
- Key Pillars: Economic stability, education, political cleanup.
- Standout Promises: Basic Income Assistance, free higher education (B40), Political Funding Act, parliamentary vetting of key appointments, 2% M40 income tax cut.
Key Overlapping Promises (The "Unity" Agenda):
These shared commitments formed the basis for cooperation.
- Citizenship for Overseas-Born Children: Both promised to amend the Federal Constitution to grant Malaysian mothers equal rights to confer citizenship.
- Separation of AG & Public Prosecutor: Both advocated separating these roles to prevent executive interference and remove perceptions of selective prosecution.
- Political Financing Act: Both committed to legislation for transparency in political funding.
- Parliamentary Oversight on Key Appointments: Both sought parliamentary vetting for critical appointments (e.g., MACC, EC).
- Devolution of Power to Sabah & Sarawak (MA63): Both committed to the spirit of MA63, though with differing specifics (PH: 40% revenue/35% seats; BN: Pan Borneo Highway/administrative powers).
- Health Spending Target: Both recognized underfunding and aimed for significantly increased public health expenditure (PH: 5% GDP; BN: double budget).
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Unity Government Progress Report: Overlapping Reforms (December 2025)
As of December 2025, the Unity Government has made notable legislative strides on promised reforms, though implementation varies.
Executive Summary: Status of Key Overlapping Promises
- Citizenship for Mothers: ✅ Delivered (Bill passed late 2024, awaiting Royal Assent; non-retroactive).
- Parliamentary Independence: ✅ Delivered (Parliamentary Services Act 2025 passed, effective May 2027).
- Separation of AG & PP: 🟡 On Track (Cabinet agreed to model Sept 2025, drafting in progress for 2026 completion).
- Sabah/Sarawak Rights (MA63): 🟡 In Progress (40% revenue formula "agreed in principle," interim grant increased to RM600m; parliamentary seats still unaddressed).
- Political Financing Act: 🔴 Stalled (Still in consultation, no bill tabled by Dec 2025).
- Health Spending (5% GDP): 🔴 Behind Target (2025 budget at ~2.3% of GDP, insufficient to meet 5% goal by 2027).
Detailed Progress Notes:
- Citizenship: Amendment passed Parliament, awaiting Royal Assent. Caveat: Not retroactive, drawing civil society criticism.
- AG/PP Separation: Cabinet approved a model similar to Canada/UK, targeting 2026 completion.
- Parliamentary Act: Passed and assented, restoring autonomy, but full effect delayed until 2027 for structural setup.
- Sabah Revenue: Federal government acknowledged 40% MA63 claim; interim grant to Sabah doubled. Seat allocation remains unaddressed.
- Political Financing: Remains in public feedback; no legislative movement.
- Health Spending: Budget increased to RM45.3bn in 2025, but still far from the 5% GDP target (current ~2.3%).
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