Kuala lumpur: The proposed drafting of the Political Funding Bill is still under study and requires the consensus of all political parties before it can proceed further. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said emphasized the importance of this agreement, as political parties would be the primary stakeholders and users of the legislation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, studies on political funding mechanisms are ongoing, but several policy matters have yet to reach consensus. These include public funding for political parties, contribution limits, and the authority responsible for regulating political funds. Azalina noted that for UMNO, political funding has been a topic of discussion, but it has not yet reached the level of the Legal Affairs Division. Some political parties also raised the issue during the 15th General Election.

Azalina highlighted that the final decision on the bill depends on the agreement of all political parties, as they will ultimately be the users of the law. She made these comments during a press conference following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Multimedia University (MMU) and the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department. The event also marked the launch of the MMU Legal Aid Clinic (MULA Clinic) today.

When asked about the possibility of the bill being tabled before the next General Election, Azalina expressed uncertainty. "Before the general election? I honestly do not know. It is difficult for me to comment because I do not even know myself," she stated.