The opposition need not wait to capture Putrajaya to institute reforms, an analyst said today, but can instead implement a system in the states they govern to reduce instances of corruption.

According to Penang Institute fellow Wong Chin Huat, reforms can begin in opposition-held Selangor and Penang with the introduction of a system to allow political parties to be funded by taxpayers.

"State governments have the power to make reforms.

"With its resources, state governments can do many things, including (using) public funds for political parties, because there is nothing in the federal constitution which prevents states from spending money.

"If we repeat every day that we need to wait until we get to Putrajaya before we see reforms, I'm not sure whether the rakyat will be bored or sick of it by then," he said...