Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured the people that all development and public welfare projects will proceed in all areas, regardless of whether funding is channeled through the respective Members of Parliament (MPs). This includes hardcore poverty eradication programs, which are implemented comprehensively without regional bias, he said.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that projects for the people will continue irrespective of the funding being directed through MPs. He made these remarks after attending the Ihya’ Ramadan programme with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) staff. Anwar advised opposition MPs against politicizing the funding issue by claiming financial burdens due to the lack of allocations.

He pointed out that such claims were unwarranted, noting that all MPs, including those from the opposition, receive an income of up to RM40,000. This income comprises a fixed monthly allowance of around RM25,700, along with other entitlements such as parliamentary session allowances, committee meeting allowances, and travel allowances. Anwar remarked, “Many opposition MPs claim they are struggling because they do not receive allocations. Don’t paint a picture as if life is too difficult.”

The Prime Minister, during his visit, met with the KBS top management, attended a religious talk, and performed the zohor prayer in congregation. Present at the event were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, her deputy Adam Adli Abd Halim, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

Commenting on the meeting, Hannah Yeoh mentioned that the Prime Minister provided guidance for KBS to enhance its programs, particularly in strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training for urban and rural youth. She stated, “(During the meeting), we presented KBS’s direction, reported on the allocations received and explained how we have implemented our programmes.”