RTI in Malaysia: A research on Member of Parliament (MP) funding allocation
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A research project conducted by a team of ‘5veracious’ youths aimed to promote freedom to access public information from the legislators. The research will also emphasise the principle of transparency especially in distributing and managing public funds.
This is a youth-led research project, a follow-up activity from the RTI Virtual Camp held in April 2021.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Standing true to its name, ‘5veracious’ aims to provide the public with a report representing only the truth. ‘5veracious’ comprises five (5) youths from different backgrounds armed with the same mindset to uphold transparent and accountable practices in accessing government-held information. Watch this space to access the full report!
A homebody who is grateful and enjoys a good work of fiction and mobile games. Intan believes doing your best is more important than being the best. She wants to get out of her comfort zone to experience new things.
Born in Kuantan, Pahang, Alia aims to be a real estate lawyer. Idolizes Abraham Lincoln, she believes that any fact can be an ugly truth, but the ugly truth is truth regardless. She firmly advocates for universal and non-discriminatory human rights for all.
A foodie, a cat person, and a coffee addict, Assoffat is determined to finding his passion and working hard towards it.
Born in Johor Bahru, Rania who is of Arabian-Malaysian-Indonesian descent enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She is living life to the fullest by sticking true to her motto, “If I’m having fun then that’s enough and that’s what matters the most.”
Seremban-born Mak Isabella likes learning about people by observing their behaviour and immersing herself in the city’s bright lights at night. She also loves the great outdoors and writing.