PAC digesa siasat KKDW
Ahli Parlimen Kampar Chong Zhemin gesa PAC siasat dakwaan KKDW berbelanja melebihi peruntukan selama empat tahun bagi memastikan tatacara kewangan dipatuhi.
The Parliamentary Committee on Almost National Expenditure (PAC) has been urged to investigate claims of wasteful spending by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), which has allegedly persisted for four years. Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) stated that such an investigation is crucial in ensuring the department's spending culture does not exceed its budget without action.
He emphasized that the demand is not because the KKDW minister is from Umno, but to ensure all ministries adhere to the same financial practices regardless of party affiliation. "If every ministry spends over 25% and requests additional funds from the Treasury, what will happen?" asked Chong, discussing the 2027 Budget for KKDW in the Dewan Rakyat.
He also questioned whether expenditures exceeding original allocations can be justified according to financial conduct and what actions will be taken against the relevant ministry. Chong also asked KKDW to list the unavoidable projects omitted in the claim against the cancellation of projects in Sabah and Sarawak. Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin), another PAC member, supported the need for a comprehensive investigation, while Manndzri Nasib (BN-Tengara) proposed extending the investigation to all ministries, not just KKDW.
Wilfred Madius Tangau (GRS-Tuaran) urged KKDW to detail the status of development projects in rural Sabah that were previously claimed to be cancelled, followed by detailed information from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on the affected project, including its status, timeline, and any delays. The ministry has already explained the cancellation and delay of rural road projects in Sabah.
Tuaran now requests KKDW to clarify the actual situation. Did the project get cancelled or delayed? If delayed, when? Which projects are still running, which are delayed, and when will they be resumed? Which Sabah projects are affected and will they resume in 2027? Chong also called for the list of involved projects to be provided by the ministry to clarify the current situation.
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