Anwar's Raya Open House Must be paid by Anwar himself, or his party - Do not waste Government Funds and Resources, noting Malaysia's 1.5 Trillion Debt??

Anwar Ibrahim's PH-led Government holding government RAYA open houses in just the 6 States, who will have State elections in June/July 2023 - and not in any other States, that already had their State elections in November 2022 ...RAISES questions as to whether this is an ABUSE or a MISUSE of government funds and resources - to maybe, to help Anwar's party or coalition to win in the upcoming State elections. 

The nation’s debts and liabilities stand at about RM1.5 trillion, or 82% of the gross domestic product, Anwar said during Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat. That includes 1MDB’s debt of RM18.2 billion, he said.- RM1. 5 Trillion Debt - Should not government behave differently to reduce spending/debts? Bonuses? No Toll?...

The USE of government resources/funds and powers to 'campaign' for upcoming elections is certainly wrong > and an abuse of government resources and funds. It seems that Federal government funds are being used for 3 of these events, and State funds are being used for the events in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan.

The prime minister’s annual Aidilfitri open house will be held in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu for the first time, says the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM)...The open house in Kedah will be held at Hotel Raia, Alor Setar on April 29 from 10am to 2pm, and the Kelantan open house will be on May 12 from 7pm to 10.30pm at the grounds of Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV.The open house in Terengganu will be held on May 13 at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin’s (UniSZA) Dewan Al-Muktafi Billah Shah from 7pm to 10.30pm...It said Anwar will also attend three other Aidilfitri open houses in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan, organised by the state governments.

NO ISSUE if Anwar and PH(or the Coalition of parties in the Unity Government) is using their OWN monies and resources to hold such events....but it is WRONG, in my opinion, if the the Malaysian peoples' monies or government monies, be it Federal government, State government or Local Government funds/resources, is being used. This is certainly against the call for a FREE and FAIR elections. 

I recall how these same political parties, when they were in the Opposition (or even in government) were critical of the use of government funds/resources to benefit political parties and politicians.

Therefore, after coming into government - politicians and parties must strictly stand against the use of government funds/powers/resources to benefit certain politicians and political parties.

There was no need for PM Anwar to have any OPEN HOUSE - especially noting that Malaysia has too high a debt, and such LUXURY must be put aside. 

Now, how much MONIES will be expended for these 6 Raya Open Houses? Not to forget government resources, including time expended by public officers...

Mat Sabu salahgunakan kuasa untuk bantu Anwar? Anwar bikin bukan saperti cakap? EC diam?

“I am confident veterans will be better off with increases in government revenue, which we are working towards so that Malaysia returns to its glory days,” he said at the Pingat Jasa Malaysia awards ceremony for the 22nd Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment veterans of the Port Dickson zone in Port Dickson today...Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan’s candidate for the Port Dickson by-election, was present at the event.{Generally, no election candidates will have access into military camps...]

Seorang pembantu kepada veteran DAP Lim Kit Siang mempersoalkan masa peruntukan RM500,000 untuk mengubahsuai dan membaiki prasarana untuk kakitangan angkatan tentera di Port Dickson. Setiausaha Politik Syahredzan Johan menjawab pertanyaan di Twitter yang mengkritik pengumuman kerajaan Pakatan Harapan (PH) itu, kurang dari 3 minggu sebelum pilihan raya kecil 13 Oktober.

Anwar to attend Raya open house in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu

This is the first time that it will not be held at the prime minister’s official residence in Putrajaya.

FMT Reporters - 20 Apr 2023, 10:54am

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will also attend three other Aidilfitri open houses in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan, organised by the state governments.

PETALING JAYA: The prime minister’s annual Aidilfitri open house will be held in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu for the first time, says the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM).

It said this is the first time that the annual open house for Aidilfitri will not be held at the prime minister’s official residence in Putrajaya.

The open house in Kedah will be held at Hotel Raia, Alor Setar on April 29 from 10am to 2pm, and the Kelantan open house will be on May 12 from 7pm to 10.30pm at the grounds of Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV.

The open house in Terengganu will be held on May 13 at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin’s (UniSZA) Dewan Al-Muktafi Billah Shah from 7pm to 10.30pm.

“The programmes will be held in cooperation with the respective state governments as the hosts, while ministries will be appointed to help with their implementation.

“These programmes will be attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as the guest of honour. The respective menteris besar will also be invited as well as federal ministers,” the department said in a statement.

It said Anwar will also attend three other Aidilfitri open houses in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan, organised by the state governments. - FMT, 20/4/2023

 

Malaysia Madani Aidilfitri open house in six states will not be a waste, says Saifuddin

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 7:20 PM MYT


Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - File pic

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysia Madani Aidilfitri open house with the Prime Minister slated to be held in six states starting with Kedah on April 29 will not be a waste, rather an effort to celebrate and fete the people in conjunction with Hari Raya.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said serving food such as ketupat and lemang as well as satay at the open houses does not involve excessive costs.

"Why would we be so calculative about having open houses to celebrate Aidilfitri with the people? Ketupat and lemang will not cost that much. I don’t see any issue...how would it be a waste?

"Other than lemang, ketupat and satay, there will also be booths offering cendol and ais kacang, and they are not that expensive. InsyaAllah, it won’t be a waste,” he told a press conference after attending the Aidilfitri do at the General Operations Force Tactical Base (Martak PGA) here today (April 25).

Saifuddin Nasution said this in response to a report quoting Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor as saying that the open houses were part of programmes held in view of the upcoming state elections and should not be organised.

Muhammad Sanusi was also quoted as saying that the programmes would involve high costs despite the Federal Government’s austerity drive and proposed for it to be held just in Putrajaya as usual.

This year’s open houses are slated to be held in Kedah on April 29; Penang (May 6); Negri Sembilan (May 7); Kelantan (May 12); Terengganu (May 13) and Selangor (May 14).

Saifuddin Nasution, who is also Pakatan Harapan secretary-general, said the open houses were not election campaign programmes, but rather an approach for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to reach out and meet the people.

He said the PAS-led Kedah government and all the people, including Muhammad Sanusi, are welcome to attend the open house in the state on April 29.

Saifuddin Nasution also said that the seat distribution discussions between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional for the state elections in the six states are running smoothly.

"There is no problem in the negotiation process. I can say that it’s progressing well,” he added. - Bernama, Star, 25/4/2023