There is no need to coerce MPs to pass Budget, says Saifuddin


Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. -Bernama filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to resort to pressure or threats to secure support from MPs in the Dewan Rakyat to pass Budget 2024, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

“It’s a wild allegation. Why do we need to do so? We currently have the support of 147 MPs in Parliament.

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