KUALA LUMPUR: Special constituency allocations are meant for residents, not Members of Parliament (MPs), with the Prime Minister retaining full discretion over how funds are channelled, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Clarifying that the allocations are not a personal entitlement, Fahmi stressed that the government's priority is ensuring aid reaches constituents directly.
“The special allocation is the Prime Minister’s allocation, so it is up to him how to channel it,” Fahmi said. “What is important is that the money goes directly to the people and not the MP.”
His remarks come amid reports that several PKR MPs, including Rodziah Ismail (Ampang), Wong Chen (Subang), and Lee Chean Chung (Petaling Jaya), had lost access to the MyKhas portal, which manages constituency development funds. The suspension triggered questions over whether the move was politically motivated following their ties to alternative political platforms.
Fahmi defended the system, explaining that a RM2mil fund would still be fully utilised for community needs, regardless of who manages it.
"If there is an allocation of RM2mil, it will be channelled directly to the people—for schools, religious institutions, mosques, drain repairs, and other local infrastructure," he said.
He added that constituents in both government- and opposition-held seats can apply for aid directly through the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department, or through the Prime Minister's political office, ensuring no area is left out.
