KKDW nafi belanja lebih peruntukan
Tatacara kewangan kerajaan tidak benar kementerian berbelanja sesuka hati tanpa kelulusan sah, kata KKDW.
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) denies allegations that it spent more than its approved budget, insisting its accounts paint an inaccurate picture of the real situation. KKDW spokesperson Fadzmel Fadzil stated that the government's financial procedures do not permit any ministry to spend freely without detailed approval and proper budget allocation.
"Every construction project or program must receive approval from the Ministry of Finance," he added. If irregular or excessive spending occurs, it falls under the supervision of the Treasury Supervision. KKDW's claim that current contractor payment delays are due to the annual budget almost exhausting, as the current year's budget is near completion, has been made for several years.
The ministry has committed to spending more than the annual approved budget on projects outside the capital for rural roads. Fadzmel further explained that the current shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to project payments being delayed and carried forward to future years. Once construction is completed, the government is responsible for making payments based on the progress and contract obligations.
Work cannot be halted at any point, he emphasized. The additional RM300 million approved recently is intended to cover past commitments and ensure timely payments, but Fadzmel noted that this amount is still insufficient to fully address all payment needs, as disbursement will only occur by the end of 2026. KKDW is urged not to make this issue a point of contention between ministries, but rather to collaborate with the Ministry of Finance to find a comprehensive solution.
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