Policies
Federal Policies
Parti Aspirasi Sains is founded with the primary goal of implementing evidence-based policies based on science and data that is sustainable and beneficial for all Malaysians.
Our policy platform covers a wide spectrum where the party sees the need for continual advancement and reform.
An Anti-Poverty Nation
Parti Aspirasi Sains will be Malaysia’s first (and loudest) voice in the fight for a basic monthly income for all B60 households. We believe people have the right to live a quality life with dignity.
A Trickle-Up Economy
Creating opportunities for decent work, fighting income inequality and ending cycles of poverty will be the cornerstone of our party’s plan for Malaysia’s brighter, more equitable future.
A Sustainable Development
The Party heeds the universal call for action by the United Nations towards achieving its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within one generation. The country’s development will not be an excuse to harm the environment, and the future of our children’s Malaysia.
EDUCATION
Investing in quality, accessible education to allow social mobility
Increased funding on a needs basis
Incentivise teaching in disadvantaged schools
Implement a national school curriculum with 50% STEM classes at all levels
RESEARCH
Targeted government investment in research institutions
Increased research grants directly to universities
Discontinue all political appointments in universities and learning institutions
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable energy is pivotal to reducing pollution
Increasing renewable energy target
Introduce emissions trading scheme
Modernising our energy grids
Introduce Nuclear Power to the Energy Mix
ECONOMY
We also see a role for the government in guiding the economy through effective taxation, regulation and public spending
Support for expenditure on science and technology research, education, and healthcare
Opposition to corporate monopolies and non-evidence-based expenditures
DEMOCRACY
Towards an open, efficient and separated powers with strong institutional check and balance.
Clear and defined separation of Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary branches
Public hearings for all cabinet and major public office appointments
Prohibit all forms of political appointments in GLCs
FREEDOM
In line with our core principle of individual freedoms, the party supports:
ALL Rights, Freedoms and Equality under the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
GOVERNMENT
An administration for the People, by the People
Small and Efficient. A cabinet with less than 20 Ministries
Meritocracy. Qualified Ministers in respective Ministries
Local Government Elections
TRANSPORT
An efficient and reliable public transportation system
Public framework for an Electric Transport System in Malaysia
Increased and Incentivised Multiple Mix Mode of Public Transportation in all high density areas
ENVIRONMENT
Keeping our environment safe and vibrant for our Children
Action on climate change
Suspend all development that harms native forests and native communities
Laws that protect wildlife and mandatory re-forestation
ACCOUNTABILITY
Indendepent Oversight Committee to review, monitor, and supervise federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation
Independent Police Complaints of Misconduct Commission
Parliamentary Oversight Comittee on Ethics and Misconducts
TAX AND WELFARE
Streamlined Tax System to better supporting people in need:
Remove welfare traps, to ensure people get back to quality and productive life
Inheritance and Land Hoarding Tax
National Lottery & Gambling Act to deprivatise Lottery
HOUSING
Improve housing affordability and increase service provision
Affordable Housing Fast
My First House Program for fresh graduates to own houses
Encourage density by increasing local service provision and allowing mixed zone developments.
