Wakil rakyat cadang kecualikan golongan kaya, termasuk Ahli Parlimen, daripada BUDI95

Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh, a defector from the ruling coalition, proposes revisiting the BUDI95 allocation to exclude the wealthy, including MPs. Speaking in Parliament, he argues that the funds should instead be used to bolster assistance for vulnerable M40 households that receive very limited support from the government. According to a record, only around 100,000 users, less than 1%, fully utilize the BUDI95 benefit.

Therefore, he suggests re-evaluating the program and directing the assistance towards the M40 vulnerable groups who need it most. He particularly emphasizes that high-income groups, including MPs, should not receive the benefit. The M40 group, especially those exceeding the financial eligibility threshold for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) subsidy, often face financial constraints.

While the term "M40" is frequently mentioned, the reality of their situation is less understood. The question is whether the crude income measure alone is sufficient to determine who truly deserves the aid. The pressure on the M40 group is not just about stable income, but also about disposable income after considering financial commitments.

Not all M40 households live comfortably. A more equitable measure is needed because there are vulnerable M40 households whose income barely exceeds the STR eligibility threshold. Thus, more of the assistance should be extended to them, including through basic health protection. Che Mohamad supports Salamiah Mohd Nor's proposal to exclude high-income groups from receiving the Basic Assistance Rahmah (SARA) subsidy.

Instead, the funds should be redirected to those in greater need. Additionally, a 1% levy on SARA transactions through the MyKasih Foundation's system should continue to be directed towards government-linked companies to bolster the national budget for supporting the public.