Maria Chin Abdullah

I am pleased to be a signatory of the declaration that was presented today. This is done in my personal capacity as an activist and concerned citizen of Malaysia because the invitation was on the basis of individuals.

Accountability impacts on governance.

Do taxpayers need to pay MPs to be absent?

State sovereignty vs federal gov’t control.

But the lights are not out yet for the nation.

Reject the narrative of divide and rule.

Protests are part of our right to expression.

Malaysia has to date not joined the OGP.

COMMENT Internalised misogyny and sexism affect gender politics in Malaysia.

A viable alternative to first-past-the-post.

The folk must show their political will.

What we really need is local elections.

Throwing constitution out of the window.

Ordinary folk must take part.

A functional and inclusive democracy?

Start the debate on what system we want.

Till he’s jobless, why care about the homeless?

COMMENT Successful economic growth plans require rule of law.

COMMENT ‘Public offices treated as private spoils for purchasing loyalty.’

COMMENT Not just BN, but Dyana Sofya’s allies have been sexist.