While the formation of a third force is a noble idea, it may not bring about the expected change, political analyst Wong Chin Huat said yesterday.
Instead of having civil society leaders bringing a breath of fresh air to politics, Wong said the most urgent task is to professionalise the country’s politics and make political parties compete on policies instead of patronage. The professor at Sunway University said if politics remains a game of patronage and scheming, then even if more “good people” join politics, they will either lose in elections or eventually be corrupted.
“Under the current system, I believe that the only viable third force is a strong and effective civil society that can influence public opinions and views, forcing contesting political parties to adhere to ideals and policies that would win them votes from the public,” he said.
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