PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2021 would have already set aside sufficient government funds for the Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by Miera ZulyanaKUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — There is no need for the federal government to gazette a new law to enable the disbursement or paying out of public funds for additional spending beyond the government’s Budget without parliamentary oversight during the Emergency, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
“There is absolutely no reason for the government to seek such extraordinary fiduciary powers at this time. The 2021 budget has been passed less than four months ago which allocated adequate spending for Covid-19 response,” he said. “I strongly oppose this law. I believe it is unethical and irresponsible. I am concerned about the impact on the nation’s reputation and the further erosion of confidence in our economy,” he added.
While the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has previously clarified on February 24 that Parliament can be convened during the Emergency on a date that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong thinks is appropriate on the advice of the prime minister, the Perikatan Nasional administration has not provided such advice that would enable Parliament sittings to resume.
Among other things, the new Emergency ordinance will also temporarily suspend procedures under the Government Funding Act 1983 and the Treasury Bills Act 1946 on funds raised by the federal government via the finance minister under Shariah-compliant instruments or borrowings through the issuance of Treasury bills.
PN is robbing the country in broad day light... nobody can challenge under emergency rule... fucking crazy
Money not enough la ds....😅
But you sat down ma... so why complain ?
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