Fix unfair rules now or regret it when in opposition, says MP

Beluran MP Ronald Kiandee has urged the government to amend parliamentary rules before it is too late, warning that they could face the same restrictions and funding issues as opposition MPs if they lose power in the future. Addressing the 2027 budget debate in the Dewan Rakyat, Kiandee (PN-Beluran) called for equal constituency allocations for all MPs, regardless of their party affiliation, to be guaranteed by law.

This would ensure that opposition MPs receive the same funding as government MPs, addressing an issue that has plagued his party since the Barisan Nasional lost power in the 2018 general election. Kiandee also advocated for easier access to no-confidence motions in the Dewan Rakyat and amendments to the anti-hopping law, which has failed to prevent political defections while penalising MPs like himself who have been suspended by their parties and unable to join new alliances.

By taking action now, Kiandee warned, the government could prevent future situations where opposition MPs would have to complain about the same problems they are facing today.