PETALING JAYA: Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is expected to receive an allocation for his constituency following the government's willingness to consider his request.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that Syed Saddiq had agreed in principle to several conditions set by the government and submitted an official letter requesting the allocation.
He added that the final draft of the agreement with the former youth and sports minister is currently being prepared.
Fadillah said this to the media after attending the Bubur Pedas Distribution Ceremony at the North Kuching City Hall (DBKU) Neighbourhood Complex in Satok on Saturday (March 8).
“God willing, the issue of providing allocation for Syed Saddiq (as the Muar MP) has been settled as he had responded to us and agreed to a few matters in principle.
“He is the only one who has responded and he has submitted an official letter (for the allocation). The other opposition members have yet to respond,” said Fadillah.
Previously, Fadillah urged opposition MPs to submit proposals before the establishment of an allocation distribution committee.
He had stated then that forming a special committee is crucial to ensuring a more inclusive and consensus-based approach to the distribution of allocations for opposition MPs.
The Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition had earlier rejected a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) from the government regarding the allocation issue, arguing that it contradicts the Constitution.
The opposition also claimed that the proposed MoU conflicts with cultural, moral, and religious values, and could lead to misinterpretation, abuse of power, and restrictions on freedom.
Recently, during a Dewan Rakyat sitting, Syed Saddiq had stated that he had to be a model for a Raya clothing brand to secure donations in kind and cash for his constituents.
