Drastic Cut In Development Allocation For MPs

Ong Kian Ming, Former Bangi MP

Morning Run · Morning Brief · 8 Feb 2023 · 08:30 am · 14 mins listen

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced last week that development allocations for MPs would be reduced by 65% to RM1.3 million as part of efforts to control government finances. What are the implications of this move for MPs and their constituents? Two-term former MP Ong Kian Ming explains the potential consequences.

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Produced by:

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Shazana Mokhtar,Wong Shou Ning,Philip See

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government,controversies

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spending cuts,MP development fund,anwar ibrahim

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