Cabinet may discuss equal allocation law in the future, says Fahmi
The government spokesman says the matter, however, was not discussed at today’s Cabinet meeting.
Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil indicated that the Cabinet may examine a proposal for a specific law to guarantee equal allocations for all MPs in the future, according to recent reports. The proposal was raised by DAP leaders, including chairman Gobind Singh Deo, who advocated for legislation to ensure equal funding for MPs, thereby eliminating political discretion in the distribution of constituency development funds and protecting voters rights nationwide.
Despite not being discussed during today’s Cabinet meeting, Fahmi stated that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is cognizant of the matter and it could potentially be addressed in the future. DAP leaders had reportedly engaged with Anwar several times regarding Pakatan Harapan’s commitment to equitable funding for MPs. Following Anwar’s announcement on August 16, an additional RM1 million allocation was designated for each parliamentary constituency, emphasizing that aid should be prioritized based on the needs of the people, irrespective of their MPs' or state governments' political affiliations.
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