PUTRAJAYA – The opposition must submit their proposal to the government on the amount to be allocated for MPs from the opposition, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, who is tasked to discuss the proposed allocation with the opposition, said when asked about progress that since the current government is the unity government and not the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, the opposition needs to submit its proposal.
“We (government) are still waiting for the opposition’s proposal. They say there is no need to submit a proposal, but they must be reminded that this is not the PH government. This is the unity government,” he told reporters after chairing the Second National Mineral Council meeting here today.
On April 4, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had reiterated the government’s willingness to offer opposition MPs the same allocation given to MPs in the government bloc.
On April 6, it was reported that three Perikatan Nasional MPs were appointed to discuss the proposal on the allocation for opposition MPs with Fadillah.
The three opposition MPs identified for the discussion are Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Kota Baru MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, and Putrajaya MP Datuk Radzi Jidin.
Fadillah said the opposition must submit a proposal on the proposed allocation to ensure a smooth transition towards ensuring political stability. – Bernama, May 8, 2023
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