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| PKR Unveils Think-Tank to Help Make Better Policies Posted: 21 Feb 2013 05:27 AM PST PKR has launched its new think-tank today with the aim to help them make policies that are "directed towards social justice and a sustainable future". In addition, it would also run programmes to educate youths on being more effective in their activism. The think-tank, dubbed 'Institut Rakyat', featured many prominent thinkers in its eight-member advisory panel. These include former UN Research Institute for Social Development board member and economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, constitutional law expert Azmi Sharom, Malaysia CEO of the Year 2010 award winner Stanley Thai, and media professor Zaharom Nain. "They are the ones, with their expert advice, professional experience, intellectualism and scholarly experience, who will give directions to the think tank,” said Institut Rakyat director Wong Hoy Cheong. "We need evidence-based policies, not policies that are created, and then followed by 'evidence' pulled out of thin air to support it." Other notable figures in the institute include suspended Bank Islam economist Azrul Azwar Ahmad Tajudin who serves as the institute's research consultant, and former Maybank CEO Wan Azmi Wan Hamzah who serves as a director. The institute is chaired by PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and her deputy Syed Husin Ali, a former senator. Although PKR-linked, Wong said the institute is dependent on donations from well-wishers and does not receive any funding from neither the party nor any government. ‘Offering critical analysis and commentary’ Meanwhile, the PKR de facto leader said the institute would be independent despite its relationship with his party during his keynote speech at the launch event in Subang. "The paramount role of a policy studies institute is to offer critical analysis and commentary in order to influence them to meet the requirements of good governance. "The establishment of this institute, being affiliated with PKR, grants the risk of being reduced to a self-serving mouthpiece. "Hence it is of the greatest consequence that it should be independently run and that it performs the task it is set out to do in its charter, which among others is to advise and critique without fear or favour. "To remain true to this, it must listen to the voice of the people. It must promote the culture of the ruling political coalition from the government – and I am anticipating an imminent victory, God willing," Anwar (right) said. He added that young leaders in the party have long lobbied with the party's 'old guard' for a party-linked think tank just as other parties have done, but with freedom to do its own research. "This is a rather unique event in my political experience, which is that I have to succumb to the pressure of the youth from time to time to create new institutes and new ideas," he said while thanking those involved in the lobbying. |
| MEDIA STATEMENT: President’s Statement on Disagreement in Johor Posted: 20 Feb 2013 07:04 PM PST Differences of opinion that exist between the Pakatan parties – whether with regards to seat negotiations or others matters – should not be brought out in the open carelessly, especially with elections around the corner. Any disagreements within Pakatan should be resolved internally, as advised by DAP Secretary General Lim Guan Eng before. PAS, DAP and KEADILAN have made major inroads in the Johor political landscape and we have established a common understanding on the big issues. Negative media statements do not help and can be exploited by our opponents. At the same time, the KEADILAN leadership continues to give our confidence and trust in Chua Jui Meng to lead KEADILAN Johor. He has been contributing immensely in the development of the party in the state and should continue to be given the opportunity to continuously change the state for the rakyat. DATUK SERI DR WAN AZIZAH WAN ISMAIL |
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