Abstract
The Political Funding Act serves as a crucial regulatory framework for managing campaign financing and ensuring transparency in political processes, with notable distinctions between Malaysia and Indonesia. This article employs doctrinal and comparative legal analysis to examine statutes, regulatory mechanisms, and enforcement practices in both countries. In Malaysia, the proposed Political Funding Act aims to address accountability and corruption by mandating strict disclosure of donations and expenditures, while Indonesia’s fragmented regulations result in inconsistent enforcement. The disparities highlight the importance of effective political finance regulation in fostering equitable participation for marginalized groups in the democratic process and lead to social justice issues.The study finds that legal clarity and enforcement capacity are key determinants of effective oversight. These findings have important implications for political science, illustrating how legal frameworks shape party system reform and electoral integrity in the Global South. For public policy, the analysis highlights the need for harmonized regulations and robust oversight to strengthen transparency and accountability in political funding. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on political integrity and legal institutionalism in emerging democracies, offering both theoretical insights for scholars and practical recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen party system regulation and electoral fairness.
- Political Funding Act
- Comparative
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
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