Professor Datin Paduka Dr. Fatimah Mohamed Arshad, research fellow, Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Fabian Fernandez, former marine engineer and sailor

Nigel Marks, associate professor of physics, Curtin University

Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, senior fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

Dr Chong Hon Yew, astronomer, Penang Astronomical Society

Khairizal Ishak, Batik Maker, Teratak Seni Kreatif

Zaid Malek, Director, Lawyers for Liberty

Andrew Pereira, CEO, General Assembly & Excelerate

Associate Professor Dr Fernando Casal Bertoa, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham United Kingdom and member of the OSCE/ODIHR Core Group of Political Party Experts