Return roadworks money
‘hijacked’ to PN area, says
Guan Eng
The Bagan MP pushes for the RM1.4 million to be returned to his constituency, although a state executive councillor says the matter has been resolved.
to the opposition-held Tasek Gelugor seat.hijacked
Lim told FMT that it was the second time funds intended for Bagan had been channeled to Tasek Gelugor. He said the money should be returned to his constituency.
he said, calling for the full amount to be spent on Bagan. The allocation was meant for upgrading a federal road from Butterworth to Kepala Batas.The people here deserve the funds allocated to them, and this is simply unfair. The funds have been hijacked,
In response, state executive councillor for infrastructure Zairil Khir Johari told FMT that it was a
which had been resolved. However, Lim said he was waiting for a final resolution and was prepared to take the matter up to the works minister if necessary.small matter
Last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim set aside RM1.1 million for infrastructure development in Bagan, only for RM500,000 to be later deducted and diverted to Tasek Gelugor, a constituency held by Perikatan Nasional.
Lim said recently he had learned from government sources that RM1.4 million out of RM5.6 million allotted to the constituency had again gone to Tasek Gelugor.
He said such practices were unacceptable and that the sum should be returned.
he said.This is not just about money being mysteriously diverted. It’s about defying the directives from the top leaders in government and undermining Bagan’s progress,
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