Not many opposition MPs declare assets, says deputy speaker

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Mohd Rashid Hasnon says gov't MPs had complied with the matter since they were still in the opposition.

Still many opposition MPs, especially from BN, have yet to declare their assets despite the easy process involved, said Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Mohd Rashid Hasnon.

He said the declaration of assets was important to avoid conflict of interests and false accusations from taking place and simultaneously boost the trust of the people in the political institution. "Like in Penang, we have appointed two firms to audit to confirm any declaration of assets made," he said. with the Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker" programme titled"Parliament Reforms" which was also attended by Kelantan Universiti Teknologi Mara rector, associate professor Zulkifli Mohamed, at Dewan Profesional UiTM Machang today.

"Declaration of assets can bar any individual or institution from corrupt practices and at the same time, we must eradicate them through drafting of acts and others.

 

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