Bersih questions Loke's RM1,000 taxi aid announcement ahead of Melaka polls

Bersih, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections, has raised concerns over Transport Minister Anthony Loke's announcement of a RM1,000 special financial assistance for taxi drivers ahead of the Melaka polls. The group argues that such a move could be perceived as a political contribution from the ruling party, Pakatan Harapan, as the funds are sourced from government revenue, specifically from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers.

Bersih contends that government-funded assistance should not be announced or promoted at political campaign events, as it might provide an unfair advantage to the party making the announcement. The controversy stems from the fact that the aid was highlighted during a Pakatan Harapan candidate announcement event, despite Loke's previous denial that the RM1,000 incentive was aimed at fishing for votes in the state polls.

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