Objectives of MR 1.0
Collect authentic people’s voices across diverse policy areas.
Encourage meaningful civic participation beyond voting.
Build a broad, inclusive social coalition of CSOs and activists.
Produce a people-owned policy reference for political parties and policymakers.
Shift political discourse from rhetoric to issues, policies, and accountability.
Scope & Policy Coverage
MR 1.0 covered 27 policy areas organised under three major pillars.
Pillar 1
Unity in Diversity / Bangsa Malaysia
- Cultural Identity
- Religious tolerance and harmony
Pillar 2
Civil Rights & Liberties
- Freedom of expression
- Human Rights
- Women, Youth, Children
- Persons with disabilities
- Indigenous peoples
- Migrant workers, refugees, undocumented persons
- Gender issues
- Sabah & Sarawak concerns
Pillar 3
Just, Equitable & Democratic Society
- Electoral reform
- Parliamentary reform
- Judiciary reform
- Anti-Corruption
- Economic Justice
- Education
- Local democracy
- Labour, health, environment, transport, agriculture
Mechanism for Collecting People’s Voice
MR 1.0 utilised multiple participatory channels to ensure inclusive engagement, collaboration, and transparency throughout the manifesto-building process.
Open Public Submissions
Individuals and organisations submitted policy proposals under 400 words. Contributors’ names and identities were acknowledged, promoting ownership and accountability.
Policy TownHall Deliberations
Contributors were invited to discuss and refine proposals collectively. Sessions encouraged debate, consensus-building, and cross-sector learning.
Digital Platform & Social Media
A dedicated website hosted documents, chapters, and highlights. Social media was actively used to gather inputs and disseminate updates.
Endorsements
Individuals and organisations could endorse the full manifesto or support specific chapters and policy recommendations.
Participation & Quantitative Outputs
Public Submissions Received
Inputs spanned across multiple demographics, regions, and causes.
Contributions included grassroots activists, professionals, academics, CSOs, and ordinary citizens.
Represented a microcosm of Malaysia’s diversity.