Anwar's directive is to ensure Govt not perceived as influencing voters' choice in Sg Bakap by-election

IT is unwise for Minister of Housing & Local Government, Nga Kor Ming to announce an allocation of RM300,000 for Sg Bakap especially at a time when the upcoming by-election is just weeks away.

Earlier, Nga had done the same thing during the lead-up to the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election, by announcing an allocation of RM4.82 million for 14 projects under the supervision of the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) and the Chinese New Village Project in Hulu Selangor.

This has, of course, attracted criticisms from the Bersih movement.

If taxpayers' money is used to fish for votes, it makes the DAP no difference to the parties in the previous governments. By engaging with cheap votes, the party may win a certain constituency, but lose the respect of the country's voters as a result, especially with many people asking, "Where is the reform promised by Pakatan Harapan?"

As such, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was forced to issue a directive advising his cabinet members against making announcements of government allocations especially during the lead up to a by-election.

This directive issued by Anwar is not a damage control exercise, but to ensure that a fair and clean election process, and avoid any perception of using government resources to gain political advantage during by-elections or other electoral contests. It is hoped that Nga toes the line.

The present Madani government has to be extra cautious when announcing such allocations of additional funding before a by-election.

Listen to the comments by a Singaporean commentator:

https://come-to-senses.blogspot.com/2024/06/singaporean-commentator-anwar-is-making.html

Anwar wants police to fight corruption:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1a2YYCevaY

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