“The RM50 million is meant for those in need. It may have not reached the Members of Parliament, but it will reach the grassroots,” Anwar said. theSun theSundaily infobanjir aid floods Parliament Malaysia
: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the government is giving aid and assistance directly to those in need, including flood victims, not necessarily through the respective Members of Parliament.
Anwar said this in response to Pagoh Member of Parliament Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s call for the government to allocate at least RM300,000 to every elected representative, including from the opposition, to enable them to channel immediate aid and assistance to flood victims in their areas. However, Anwar said the government would spend the RM50 million first, which would be channelled directly to those affected by floods without having to go through the various stages.
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