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Allocations for MPs cut as economy still recovering, says Anwar

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PORT DICKSON: Annual development allocations for backbencher MPs have been slashed as the country's economy is still in recovery mode, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"Yes, the allocation given to MPs for development purposes has been reduced as we are still facing economic problems.

In the same period, Sabah and Sarawak MPs also received RM4mil in outright grants and RM300,000 to maintain service centre operations. After being sworn in, Anwar had said he would not receive any salary, either as Prime Minister or Finance Minister.Anwar said he had to be strict on issues of governance, corruption and abuse of power in order for the country to move forward."That is why even political parties have to be questioned if you suddenly have more than RM300mil in your account.

Anwar said such questions will surely be asked as the pandemic had caused great hardship with jobs lost and projects halted.

 

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