PUTRAJAYA: Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic) has stressed that the suspension of access to the MyKhas portal for the Members of Parliament (MPs) for Petaling Jaya and Subang does not affect their rights or functions as elected representatives.
In fact, he said allocations channelled through the MyKhas platform are special funds under the Prime Minister's purview and are separate from the facilities and entitlements provided to MPs through Parliament.
The Communications Minister also said residents in both constituencies would continue to have access to assistance despite the restrictions.
"The Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department has clarified that residents in both parliamentary constituencies may still submit applications, which will be assessed and approved directly by the unit.
"As such, there is no issue regarding applications or the allocation of funds," he told a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on Friday (June 5).
Fahmi was responding to claims by Subang MP Wong Chen and Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung that their offices had been denied access to the MyKhas system, affecting applications for People-Friendly Projects (PMR) allocations in their constituencies.
On Thursday, the department assured the public that all allocations intended for the people would continue to be disbursed and managed directly to ensure that public welfare remains unaffected.
The agency also said it would continue carrying out its coordinating role in an orderly manner to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of government programmes and initiatives for the benefit of the public. – Bernama
