MPs group moots 'state funding' for political parties

State funding for political parties has been identified as an essential element that could put Malaysia in the ranks of advanced democracies around the world, according to Subang MP Wong Chen.

Wong, as chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Political Financing, said the proposal on state funding will be submitted to the government for consideration to be included in the draft Political Funding Bill.

"State funding is an essential element in...