Minister voices shock at cut in allocation for MPs but understands need for it


PETALING JAYA: A senior minister in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet has voiced his shock over cuts in constituency allocations, especially for those in Sarawak.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi took to Facebook to express his dismay at the cuts as it will affect MPs serving constituencies in the interior, particularly in Sarawak.

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