ABSTRACT

The 14th General Election in Malaysia was a pivotal turning point for the progressive parliamentary reform agenda. Recognising that parliamentary reform in Malaysia is highly complex, parliament plays a vital role in monitoring the SDG implementation. Therefore, the main objective of this paper is to analyse the roles of parliament in advancing the SDGs through its reform agenda. It will be of great significance in elucidating parliamentary reform and embedding the 2030 Agenda to advance the functioning of parliament. The analysis was conducted using a qualitative approach through analysing parliamentary documents. The paper proposes an independent select committee, re-introduce the Parliamentary Service Act, empower the opposition, amend Standing Orders, and institutionalise a Parliamentary Research Services. The incorporation of the SDGs in the parliamentary reform agenda is vital to support parliamentarians in carrying out their duties effectively, which in turn assist the parliament to represent the voices of the people.

摘要

马来西亚第 14 届大选是进步议会改革议程的关键转折点。认识到马来西亚的议会改革非常复杂，议会在监督可持续发展目标的实施方面发挥着至关重要的作用。因此，本文的主要目的是分析议会在通过其改革议程推进可持续发展目标方面的作用。这对阐明议会改革、落实2030年议程、推进议会运作具有重要意义。分析是通过分析会议文件使用定性方法进行的。该文件提议成立一个独立的特别委员会，重新引入议会服务法，赋予反对派权力，修改议事规则，并将议会研究服务制度化。