SEDAR Institute

27/01/2026

马来西亚华裔政治的困境与出路

社会经济发展研究所推出首篇华语文章《马来西亚华裔政治的困境与出路》，由刘哲伟博士撰写，深入剖析华裔在马来西亚政治格局中所面临的挑战与机遇。

文章回顾历史演变，探讨人口结构变化及政党格局对华裔政治参与的影响，同时分析现行权力分享机制对华裔代表性的限制。刘哲伟博士进一步提出，只有通过更有效的政治参与、跨族群合作及制度性改革，华裔群体才能在国家发展中获得更公正的声音与影响力。

点击阅读完整文章，了解华裔政治的现状与未来可能出路：https://tinyurl.com/2jnnb4av

27/01/2026

SEDAR Institute is pleased to share our latest publication titled “Indian Youth Perspectives on the MADANI Government: A Three-Year Review.”

This study examines the perceptions of Malaysian Indian youth towards the MADANI government after three years in office, focusing on four key pillars: culture and religion, education, socio-economic conditions, and political representation. The report highlights emerging gaps between policy intentions and lived experiences, while underscoring the growing political significance of youth voices following the implementation of Undi18.

We invite you to read the full report by clicking the link below:

Key Takeaways Indian youths express cautious optimism, but confidence in the government’s delivery of structural reforms remains limited. Education and socioeconomic issues are prioritised over culture and political representation, despite dissatisfaction in these areas. Gaps persist between polic...

17/11/2025

Hai semua! 🌟

Institut SEDAR sedang menjalankan satu tinjauan bagi memahami pandangan rakyat Malaysia berketurunan India berumur antara 15 hingga 40 tahun terhadap usaha Kerajaan MADANI untuk masyarakat India.

Kami amat menghargai sekiranya anda dapat meluangkan sedikit masa untuk menjawab tinjauan ini dan turut berkongsi dengan rakan-rakan lain. Setiap maklum balas anda sangat bermakna!

📌 Tinjauan: https://tinyurl.com/53s8et8y

Terima kasih atas sokongan anda! 🙏💛

23/10/2025

PANEL DISCUSSION: CREATING SAFE LEARNING SPACE

SEDAR Institute is organising a panel discussion titled “Creating Safe Learning Spaces”, which will address the alarming rise of violence in schools, including incidents of sexual assault, bullying, and physical harm. The discussion aims to explore effective approaches to creating safer learning environments and tackling the pressing issues surrounding students’ safety and well-being.

Event Details
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
🕘 Time: 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm
📍 Platform: Zoom

Please click the link below to register:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yp29srxs

Successful registration will receive a confirmation email with further details about the programme a day prior to the event.

Satu Hati,
SEDAR Institute

21/07/2025

REFORMING MALAYSIA’S ELECTORAL SYSTEM: A CALL FOR PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY AND UNITY

SEDAR Institute is pleased to share our latest article, titled “Reforming Malaysia’s Electoral System: A Call for Proportional Representation to Uphold Democracy and Unity” by our Chief Executive Officer, Srideran Tamil Mogan.

This thinkpiece underscores the urgent need to transition from the current first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system to a proportional representation (PR) model, as a key step in Malaysia’s electoral reform agenda. It argues that adopting PR would enhance fair representation, strengthen national unity, and better reflect Malaysia’s diverse society.

We invite you to read the full article by clicking the link:

As part of a crucial step in the broader agenda of institutional reform, the Madani Government must place serious consideration on reviewing Malaysia’s current electoral system. Electoral reform is not merely an administrative improvement; it is a foundational shift necessary to ensure fair and ef...

21/07/2025

PRIME MINISTERIAL TERM LIMITS IN PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACIES: A MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE

SEDAR Institute is pleased to share our latest article, titled “Prime Ministerial Term Limits in Parliamentary Democracies: A Malaysian Perspective” by our researchers, Wong Ru Chi and Farah Nisa Sa'adon.

This thinkpiece examines the relevance of prime ministerial term limits in Malaysia, arguing that institutional weaknesses in the parliamentary system make such limits necessary to prevent power consolidation and strengthen democratic accountability.

We invite you to read the full article by clicking the link:

The duration that a person remains in power plays an important role in shaping the dynamic politics of a country. Prolonged leadership can bring stability that can benefit the country in the long term, but carries the risk of power being overly consolidated. A leader without a term limit will tend t...