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What is Manifesto Rakyat (MR)?
The Manifesto Rakyat project is an initiative by GBM to gather the public’s policy ideas and priorities across Malaysia. It serves as a reference for political parties and civil society before national elections.
Why it matters?
- Traditional political manifestos often lack direct citizen involvement.
- Manifesto Rakyat prioritises voices from the ground, individuals and communities.
- It is a living document that reflects evolving public needs.
Quick Overview Of MR 1.0
Manifesto Rakyat 1.0 (MR 1.0) was initiated in 2021 by Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) in collaboration with the CSO Platform for Reform, at a time when public trust in political institutions and party-driven manifestos was declining.
Conventional political manifestos were largely:
- Top-down and elitist
- Limited to party interests
- Lacking direct public consultation
- One-way communication tools focused only on elections.
MR 1.0 was designed as a bottom-up alternative, a platform where ordinary Malaysians could directly contribute policy ideas, with their identities acknowledged, voices documented, and proposals debated openly.
What’s New In MR 2.0 ?
Deeper Grassroots Representation
Limited Participation Scope
Participation leaned more toward activists and organised civil society groups, with limited reach beyond advocacy circles.
Expanded & Inclusive Engagement
Extended campaign period (6 months nationwide engagement)
Greater focus on community-level voices
- Rural communities
- Sabah & Sarawak
- Marginalised and vulnerable groups
- Youth and first-time voters
Limited Language Coverage
Primarily English and Malay
Expanded Language Access
Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil
Expanded & Restructured Policy Framework
Reorganized into 4 people-centered pillars
People & Society
People’s Rights
People’s Wellbeing
People’s Institutions
This updated structure:
Reflects evolving national concerns
Connects social, economic, and governance issues more clearly
Supports stronger cross-sector policy integration
Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia
Mempromosikan budaya dan sejarah yang pelbagai
Ditubuhkan pada 2011, Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) ialah gabungan lebih 20 NGO dengan latar belakang yang berbeza-beza dan memberi tumpuan untuk bersama-sama memainkan peranan dalam membentuk Malaysia yang lebih baik.
Pasukan Teras Kami
Lim Chee Han
Dr. Lim Chee Han is the Programme Coordinator for Manifesto Rakyat. He is also an executive committee member of Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia, representing Agora Society Malaysia.
Dineshwaran
Dineshwaran Krishnan is one of the Programme Coordinator for Manifesto Rakyat 2.0. He is also Administrative Executive/Coordinator of Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM).
Subramaniam
Subramaniam is a Website admin and Social Media Manager for Manifesto Rakyat 2.0. He manages website operations, ensures smooth digital performance and oversees social media platforms to strengthen online presence and public engagement.
SP Nathan
Pillar Leader: People and Society
SP Nathan is the Secretary General of Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia.
He is also the Vice Chairman of Association for Advocacy and Community Empowerment (ACE)
and a Trustee of Educational Welfare and Research Foundation (EWRF).
Faisal Abdul Aziz
Pillar Leader: People’s Institution
Faisal Abdul Aziz is the Chairperson of Coalition for Clean and Fair Election (Bersih) (2023–2026).
He is actively participating in the electoral reform process to ensure Malaysia’s electoral system is improved in stages.
Stanley Yong
Pillar Leader: People's Wellbeing
Ir Stanley Yong Yew Wei is the Chairperson of Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM).
