Anwar had said the likes of Petronas, Sapura Energy, Yinson, and Proton had borne 70% to 80% of the cost of the trips.

Muda questioned how these firms were selected and whether there were any tangible benefits for these companies beyond mere sponsorship.

“Will other private companies with similar capabilities and resources have the same opportunities, ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection process?” it said in a statement today.

The party said there were concerns that relying on private companies to fund state visits could create a circle of powerful corporate allies, potentially leading to cronyism and compromising the impartiality of the government.

With private sponsorships becoming more common in the Madani government, it said, there were concerns that corporate interests could begin to influence government decisions.

“What steps will the Madani government take to restore public trust and ensure that the administration remains independent and accountable to the people?” it said.

Muda urged the prime minister to address these concerns directly, saying Malaysians deserve a government with the highest standard of integrity, free from corporate influence.

Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat this morning the government invited these companies which had business and investment interests to join these trips and they paid for the airfare and costs while the government assisted them in their import and export ventures.

He was asked by Paya Besar MP Shahar Abdullah about the financial implications and outcomes of his recent trips abroad.

Anwar said the cost of travelling to Cairo (Egypt), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Lima (Peru), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Doha (Qatar) was high but that he did not have the exact numbers.