A misunderstanding: Kok says ministers can claim for parking with receipts under miscellaneous allowances, which is no different than with most other public officials.
KUALA LUMPUR: Lately, questions on the amount of emoluments and allowances received by Cabinet ministers and members of the administration are hotly debated on social media.There were some claiming that the ministers received certain allowances, including for parking, said to be more than RM5,000, which drew severe criticism from the public who described the amount as excessive.
The amount of emoluments and allowances received by a Cabinet minister or member of the administration could not be publicly announced because it was subject to the Official Secrets Act 1972.
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