THE AFTERMATH 14TH GENERAL ELECTION AND THE CHALLENGES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY IN MALAYSIA-TAIWAN RELATIONSHIP

Abstract

Transition democratization became very interesting in 14^th general Election as it portrays another significant transition as it seen as victory for democracy that is from the bottom approach or opposition. Therefore, this article would like to discusss on the analysis of transition of democratization in Malaysia. Hence, by using the Democracy Implementation Model, this article will identify the weaknesses and the strengths pathways of responsiveness democracy in several countries. Implementation of democracy should reflection not only “from the people” such as participation and representativeness measure but also “for the people” such as responsiveness measure. It is important since to put government responsibility to increase life standard through policies impact. The findings will provide a sound and scientific understanding evidence to enrich democracy and political economy literature aspects among Malaysia and Taiwan relationship as a case study. It will give precious knowledge for not only Malaysian stakeholders and academicians but also important lesson learned from Taiwan’s responsiveness democracy.