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Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Agree among yourselves before talks on opposition funds, PN MPs told
PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin seen with representatives from the coalition. PN previously rejected a draft MoU from the government regarding allocations for its MPs. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : MPs from Perikatan Nasional (PN) must reach a consensus among themselves before entering into talks with the government on opposition allocations, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking during Prime Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar said the government was open to discussions and had appointed deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof to negotiate with the opposition. 'But the opposition MPs must first come to an agreement among themselves. Right now, there isn't one. Some want it, some agree to negotiate, and some refuse,' he said in response to Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), who had raised the matter. Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) however disagreed with Anwar's insistence that PN MPs first hold internal talks and said he was ready to meet Anwar directly. Anwar maintained that Fadillah would handle talks on allocations, but said he was open to meeting Hamzah if broader national issues were involved. 'I am willing to meet. But when it comes to allocations, I have delegated the matter to the second deputy prime minister. 'If it's about allocations, I leave it to him. If it's about other national issues, I have no objection to (the) meeting,' he said. The allocation of constituency funds to opposition MPs remains unresolved, with both sides yet to reach common ground. Anwar has agreed in principle to provide equal allocations to opposition MPs, similar to those received by government MPs, but the details require negotiation and discussion. PN previously rejected a draft memorandum of understanding from the government regarding allocations for its MPs. Fadillah meanwhile said the government had agreed to establish a committee to discuss proposals on allocations for opposition MPs.
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Reach consensus first before seeking MP allocations, Anwar tells Opposition
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) to first reach a consensus among themselves before making any requests regarding allocations for opposition representatives. Anwar said that if the Opposition MPs succeed in reaching an agreement, they could then meet with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who has been given the mandate to handle the matter. 'I agree; that's why I've asked the DPM (Fadillah) to be open to listening. But for it to begin, there must first be a consensus among the opposition MPs, and as of now, there is none. Some agree to negotiate, others do not. 'So I suggest that the Honourable Member for Arau (Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim) first hold talks with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and the other MPs, reach a consensus, and then inform the DPM (Fadillah), who has been given the mandate,' he said in response to Shahidan (PN-Arau) during the Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today regarding allocations for opposition MPs. Responding to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's stated readiness to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss the matter, Anwar said the issue of allocations had already been entrusted to Fadillah. 'I'm open to meeting, but as for allocations, we've already given the mandate to the DPM (Fadillah), so I'll leave that matter to him. If it's to discuss other matters, I have no objections,' he said. — Bernama
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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Anwar tells opposition to settle differences before seeking funds
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged opposition members of parliament to first reach a consensus among themselves before any discussions on allocations can take place. Anwar said the lack of unity among opposition MPs has made it difficult for discussions on the matter to progress. "At the moment, there is no consensus. Some want to negotiate individually, others as a group. Some agree to talks, others do not. "So I suggest that Arau (member of parliament Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim) first hold discussions with Perikatan Nasional (PN) MPs and come to a collective agreement. "Then, inform the Deputy Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof), who has been given the mandate," he said during Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQT) in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to Shahidan's request for equal allocations to be given to all MPs, including those from the opposition. Responding to a separate question from Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who expressed his willingness to meet and discuss allocations for PN MPs, Anwar said he had no objection to a meeting. However, he said the mandate to handle matters related to allocations had already been given to the deputy prime minister. "I am open to a meeting. But in terms of allocations, we have already mandated the deputy prime minister. "If it concerns allocations, I will leave that to him. For any other matters, I have no objection to discussions," he said. Issues surrounding allocations for opposition MPs have persisted despite negotiations. It was reported that PN had rejected two proposed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) by the government concerning MP allocations in September last year. Hamzah claimed that both MoUs, one between the government and PN and the other between the government and PN MPs, were unanimously rejected due to several concerns. He had also claimed the MoUs contained conditions that could "jeopardise the special rights of Malays and Bumiputeras" under the Federal Constitution. Fadillah, in response, rejected Hamzah's claim by providing proof to counter the allegations made by the opposition leader. On Oct 21 last year, Hamzah had said that he was open to discussion with Anwar on issues surrounding the MoUs.
