Machang Umno vice-chief Fakaaruddin Ismail said the police report was lodged by him, together with representatives from Amanah, PKR and the committee over Wan Fayhsal’s remarks, which they claimed were “defamatory and intended to cast aspersions on political parties in the unity government”.

“He should base his statements on facts. There has never been any precedent of government allocations meant for MPs being redirected to political parties,” Fakaaruddin told reporters after lodging the report at the Machang police headquarters, reported Bernama.

Yesterday, Wan Fayhsal was reported to have claimed that funds earmarked for MPs were allegedly diverted to political parties aligned with the unity government.

Earlier today, some 100 representatives of the three parties and also the committee held a peaceful protest against Wan Fayhsal near the Machang police headquarters.

Fakaaruddin said police should take appropriate action against the Machang MP and they were prepared to pursue legal action against him.