Discussion on Government Allocations for Opposition MPs: A Stalled Committee
The formation of a committee to discuss the opposition’s request for government allocations has been put on hold, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof. In an interview, Fadillah explained that the committee has yet to be formed because the opposition has not yet submitted an official document outlining their proposals.
A Committee in Limbo
Fadillah emphasized that he cannot establish a committee until he receives the opposition’s proposal. "I can only establish a committee at both the government and opposition levels once I receive the proposal. Then, we can begin discussions. But at this point, what is there to discuss? They (opposition MPs) have spoken to the media but have not taken any concrete action. So I cannot do anything," he said.
A Call for a Formal Request
Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin has announced that Perikatan Nasional will send a letter to Fadillah to seek confirmation on whether the party is required to submit a formal request for the formation of the committee. This move comes after Fadillah’s earlier statement that the committee is needed to carefully assess opposition proposals and reach a comprehensive, consensus-based solution.
A Different Perspective
However, PN Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has a differing opinion. He believes that setting up a committee to discuss allocations for opposition MPs is "unnecessary." "Do you need another big meeting as if approving a billion-dollar allocation? It’s a very small token sum, just be fair to us because we have dignity," he said. "We’ve made our decision, so it’s up to the government."
Conclusion
The formation of the committee remains stalled, pending the submission of a formal proposal from the opposition. The government and opposition will need to come to a consensus on the matter, with the committee playing a crucial role in facilitating this process. The outcome of this impasse will have significant implications for the allocation of government funds and the relationship between the government and opposition.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of the committee?
The committee is intended to assess the opposition’s proposals and reach a comprehensive, consensus-based solution on allocations for opposition MPs. - Why has the committee not been formed yet?
The committee has not been formed because the opposition has not yet submitted an official document outlining their proposals. - What is the stance of the PN Chairman on the matter?
Muhyiddin Yassin believes that setting up a committee to discuss allocations for opposition MPs is "unnecessary" and that the government should be fair to the opposition.