What does Money Politics mean? Explored through the context of elections in Malaysia (FLYxYPol: Post 3)
You’ve probably heard politicians mention the influence of money in politics, but how does it actually? Does Money = Victory? A recent study conducted in 2020 found that there is a strong correlation between campaign spending and election performance, thus illustrating how candidate spending indeed significantly impacts the decisions of voters. In perspective of how […]
How much does a member of parliament in Malaysia make, and unpacking CDF’s (FLY x YPol: Part 2)
Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) are an MP/ ADUN allocation to support grass-root level projects in constituencies. Our last post provided an overview on what political financing is, but did you know that MPs have been receiving unequal CDF allocation despite having similar roles? Continue reading to unpack how much an MP earns and how CDF […]
What is “Political Financing” (FLY x YPol : Part 1)
What is “Political Financing” (FLY x YPol : Part 1) In light of the recent number of state elections in Malaysia, this series, brought to you by FLY:Malaysia and YPolitics explores the role money plays within Malaysia’s political system. But first, let’s break down the basics to political financing. How are parties financed and what […]
