Published 3 hours ago • loading... • Updated 3 hours agoShow Less IconNominated assemblymen rob voters of democratic power Summary by Free Malaysia Today NewsHistory teaches that provisions – such as those introduced in Johor and Melaka to allow for nominated assemblymen - almost always degenerate into a system of political patronage and quietly shift power from the electorate to the executive.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconFree Malaysia Today NewsLean RightFactualityOwnershipNominated assemblymen rob voters of democratic powerHistory teaches that provisions – such as those introduced in Johor and Melaka to allow for nominated assemblymen - almost always degenerate into a system of political patronage and quietly shift power from the electorate to the executive.3 hours ago·Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated2 hours agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageFree Malaysia Today News broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 3 hours ago on Thursday, July 23, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsHistory Plus IconJohor Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsHistory Plus IconJohor Plus IconShow All