Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s statement regarding the corruption scandal in the state underscores the urgent need for a new law on political funding, according to NGOs.

Bersih chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz believes that the public funding component is crucial to minimise the reliance of political parties and politicians on corporate donors, who may attempt to influence government policies or unfairly gain access to government contracts.

“This would address the fundamental question of the need for...