KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pic) has denied allegations that the special aid and assistance announced under the Madani Economy initiative was a political strategy in preparation for the upcoming state elections.
Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the announcement regarding the special aid and assistance was made before the campaign period for the six state elections began.
“The campaign period will commence after the nomination process tomorrow (July 29) and will last until August 12,” Fahmi Fadzil clarified.
He further emphasized that the government’s principle is not to utilize government machinery for election purposes, nor to distribute election-related favors or announce impromptu projects.
During the launch of the initiative yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government would provide a special appreciation aid of RM300 to civil servants of Grade 56 and below, as well as RM200 to retirees within the next two weeks.
Additionally, the government plans to grant RM100 in e-cash credit to over 10 million adult Malaysians with an annual income of RM100,000 and below.
Fahmi Fadzil stressed that the government cannot cease providing necessary services or delay important announcements.
“When I launched Allo’s Rahmah Broadband Package, would it be deemed as election candy as well? It’s a regular service. The government’s work must continue, and we cannot be expected to postpone all announcements,” he stated.
The state elections for Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Negri Sembilan, along with the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, will be held simultaneously on August 12, with official nominations taking place tomorrow and early voting scheduled for August 8. – Bernama
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