2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Aid distributed by Madani government regardless of political background
LARUT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that federal aid is distributed regardless of political affiliation, assuring that states not led by the Madani government will not be sidelined.
Citing Kelantan and Kedah as examples, Anwar said billions of ringgit in development allocations have been approved for both states.
In Kedah, he said RM1 billion in assistance was channelled to padi farmers, while more than RM4 billion in development allocations was given to Kelantan, particularly for flood mitigation and coastal conservation efforts.
"In Kelantan, we gave more not because of preference, but because the state faces major flood problems, for which we have allocated billions of ringgit.
"On top of that, its padi yield is the lowest in the country, which means we must help in terms of infrastructure.
"Last month, I checked on several projects in Kedah, which is not governed by the federal ruling party, and RM1 billion was allocated to assist padi farmers, even though many of them are opposition supporters.
"But I said that as prime minister, I must help the people... I want to send a message to the public that when one becomes a leader, this trust given by God is not meant to benefit ourselves alone," he said.
He said this when speaking at the Madani Dairy Entrepreneurs' Carnival in Pondok Tanjung, Batu Kurau today.
Anwar said there was no benefit in people quarrelling, especially over racial issues by hurling insults and belittling other communities or individuals, including by exploiting cases currently under public spotlight.
"Do not fight over flags, or over the death of a child, and then insult everyone, saying he was a VIP's child, a TYT's grandchild.
"I said let the investigation be carried out, I have already made it clear that I do not care who is involved," he said.
