PUTRAJAYA, April 25 — The memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the allocation for opposition MPs that is being drafted will focus on efforts to develop and revive the country’s economy for the well-being of the people.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the draft would be provided to the opposition so they could determine if there is a need for further discussions, adding that the document would be completed as soon as possible.
He told reporters this during an Aidilfitri open house that he hosted at Kompleks Sri Satria today, which was also attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Refusing to comment further on the details of the draft, Fadillah said it would be shared once the framework is established and finalised.
Whether he believes the MoU will be raised as an issue in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, Fadillah said the opposition would continue to play up matters despite the government’s best efforts.
“The important thing is our sincerity in considering what has been agreed on in principle. So now, we are putting together the MoU so that there will be a common agenda in developing the country, reviving the economy and most importantly, ensuring the well-being of people in terms of stability and security,” he said.
Asked to comment on the statement by Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that there is no need for an MoU if the Unity Government is sincere in allocating funds to the opposition MPs, Fadillah said this approach will be implemented.
“There was also an agreement in the past, and when there’s an agreement, there’s allocation. We are implementing the MoU even though it’s unnecessary, because the government already has two-thirds majority,” he said.
On April 18, the Unity Government Secretariat Supreme Leadership Council decided in principle to consider allocating funds to opposition MPs.
— Bernama
