31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?

"Section 9

(1) Financial assistance to political parties shall be used as supporting fund for political educational activities and operation of the secretariat of political parties.

(2) Financial assistance as mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be derived from revenue and government expenditure or regional venue and expenditure.

(3) Financial assistance to political parties is used to carry out political education for members of political parties and the public at least 60% (sixty per cent)."

Source: Section 9, Government Decree on Political Finance to Political Parties, 2012