On March 23, Pakatan Rakyat rejected the opportunity to do the pre-recorded party manifesto for 13th GE saying that it is a mockery of democracy, according to Astro Awani. Leaders from PAS, DAP and PKR said the duration given was too short and wanted to go on-air not just during election period, but also given throughout the year.
Some leaders such as the BN-Kota Belud member of parliament welcomed the decision to present manifestos, describing it as a step towards democratising information. He also said the 10-minute length of the manifesto is to strengthen what have been said before as the general public knows the content of the BN and PR's manifestos. The president of Parti Rakyat Malaysia said the proposal is a good idea and it shows an open mindset because it provides an opportunity to parties to explain briefly their manifestos, but wanted the airtime to be slightly longer.
Meanwhile on March 27, some political analysts said the Pakatan Rakyat's rejection of the 10-minute airtime offer to present its manifesto is a missed opportunity.
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