Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof stated that this aligned with the government’s principles of inclusivity, compassion and equality for all.

“Allocations under the government will continue as usual. The role of elected representatives is to propose projects and the types of assistance needed.

“No area is excluded – everyone benefits, whether there is an MoU or not.

“The government will not marginalise any party, whether they are with the government or opposition.

“Programmes and projects will continue and the people will still benefit,” he said after the 2024 National World Rivers Day Celebration at Sungai Tebrau today.

Also present were deputy energy transition and water transformation minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir and Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon.

The media previously reported that Perikatan Nasional (PN) had unanimously confirmed its decision to reject two draft proposals of the MoU from the government concerning allocations for PN MPs.

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin was quoted as saying that the decision to reject the draft MoUs – between the government and PN, as well as between the government and all PN MPs – was based on four fundamental reasons.

He claimed the proposed MoUs were in conflict with the Federal Constitution as well as cultural, moral and religious values, and could also be subject to misinterpretation, abuse of power and restriction of freedom.