Pakatan MPs urge accountability in Covid-19 food basket aid amid claims of mismanagement
Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 08:36 AM MYTYeoh said until a list of those who were given the food baskets to be distributed is made available, PH MPs will continue to raise the issue to the ministry. — Bernama pic
Yeoh’s remarks come after Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun refuted allegations that the distribution of food basket aid to B40 households affected by the MCO was limited to selected parliamentary constituencies. For example, Yeoh explained, a family who received a hamper from the National Disaster Management Agency may receive similar aid from the Welfare Department, while some families may receive none as long as a ‘master list’ and structured distribution process are non-existent.
The Finance Ministry had previously allocated 1,000 food hampers worth RM100 to each MP in the country, while Nadma had allocated 1,000 food hampers worth RM50 to every district, which in turn would be distributed by the respective MPs. According to Yeoh, she attested that aid was given to political branches belonging to the ruling parties at the respective constituency to be coordinated instead of elected representatives chosen by the constituents.
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