MELAKA: Every parliamentary constituency will receive an additional RM1mil allocation to be channelled directly to the people, says the Prime Minister.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation was aimed at ensuring development funds reached those in need, particularly communities affected by poverty and floods.
This, he said, was part of his promise to continue to help the poor in his capacity as Prime Minister.
“I carry this responsibility. If a problem has affected them every year for decades, with their lives disrupted by floods, I would not be comfortable being Prime Minister and allowing their homes, villages and livelihoods to be destroyed by floods.
“In fact, today I want to announce an additional RM1mil for every parliamentary constituency, directly for the people,” he said during his winding-up speech on the president’s policy speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress here yesterday.
Anwar said the government was open to criticism over the allocation of funds to Members of Parliament, but stressed that allocations for the people had not been reduced.
“We can accept constructive criticism. But allocations have never been reduced,” he said, adding that the government’s allocations should be based on the needs of the people rather than political considerations.
Anwar said that Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah had received the highest allocations in history under his administration, where urgent projects involving water, electricity and flood mitigation had been implemented there, adding that he would not be distracted by personal attacks.
“If you ask me, I rarely mention people’s names. They insult me on podcasts every night, but I do not respond. You know why? I have work to do.
“And we have to perform, rather than respond to every rant and fuel people’s anger,” the Prime Minister said.
Anwar also dismissed criticism from those who claimed they had previously been offered positions in government-linked companies (GLC).
“But now they say they were given a GLC position, but did not ask for this.
“You did not come and kiss my hand to ask, but you said, ‘Prime Minister, if you can, you know I can do this. This is my expertise. If you can, I think I can provide good service.’
“I understand that. Come on, do not deny that. Enough is enough,” he said.
