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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The monitoring of reform commitments under the confidence and supply agreement (CSA) will be a joint effort between the government and the parties who signed the agreement, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced. This monitoring mechanism is reminiscent of the previous CSA arrangement, which entailed joint assessments to ensure the fulfillment of the agreed-upon commitments.

Fahmi expressed confidence in this approach, stating that the government is committed to fulfilling the reform-related promises made under this CSA, particularly those concerning institutional reforms. At a press conference following the Cabinet meeting, Fahmi emphasized the government's intent to honor these commitments, especially if they receive strong support.

Earlier, on the same day, Bersatu had signed the CSA in Parliament, signaling their backing for the Supply Bill 2027, also known as the Budget 2027. Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin revealed that the government had pledged to allocate the same constituency development funds to Bersatu MPs as it does to government MPs. Furthermore, the agreement encompassed institutional reforms, such as capping the prime minister's term to two terms and separating the Attorney General's powers.

Muhyiddin reiterated that Bersatu would continue to operate as the Opposition and maintain its role in checking and balancing the government. Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, an MP from Muar, was among those involved in the signing, facilitated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fahmi viewed the latest CSA signing as a step towards political stability, emphasizing the cooperative spirit in implementing institutional reforms.

He also made it clear that the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), or CSA, was not restricted to the 13 initial MPs involved. Fahmi indicated that the agreement remains open to any other MP who is interested in engaging in further discussions and signing the MoU, thereby keeping the door open for additional parties to participate.