DAP's equal allocations call not discussed at Cabinet meeting - Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: DAP’s call for equal constituency development allocations for all members of parliament was not discussed at today’s Cabinet meeting, government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
DAP has requested equal allocations for all Members of Parliament's constituencies but this was not discussed at today's Cabinet meeting, according to government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is aware of the matter and it may be brought up in future Cabinet discussions, he stated at a media briefing. DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo had called on Anwar to honor the party's election promise to provide equal development funds to all MPs.
Gobind urged the government to enact legislation to institutionalize equal allocations, removing political discretion from the distribution of funds. While acknowledging Anwar's recent announcement of additional direct funds per constituency, Gobind argued this does not address the core issue of equal and non-discriminatory allocations.
The government has faced criticism after several MPs reported being denied access to the MyKhas portal used to administer constituency development funds.
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