Petra Jaya: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that the government has not yet established a committee to address the opposition’s request for allocations. This delay is attributed to the opposition’s failure to submit an official document detailing their proposals.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadillah, who leads the Government Consultative Council Committee, emphasized the necessity of receiving a formal proposal from the opposition. Only upon receipt of such documentation can a committee be formed to facilitate discussions between the government and opposition factions. “I can only establish a committee at both the government and opposition levels once I receive the proposal. Then, we can begin discussions. But at this point, what is there to discuss?” Fadillah stated.

Fadillah highlighted that while opposition Members of Parliament have engaged with the media, they have not yet taken concrete steps towards formalizing their requests. Consequently, no actionable measures can be taken by the government at this stage. These remarks were made during the Annual Grant Presentation Ceremony for the Village Development and Security Committees, Mosques, and Surau in the Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency.

Reports from the previous day mentioned that the opposition claimed a requirement to send a letter to the deputy prime minister before the committee could be established. Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin noted that Perikatan Nasional (PN) intends to send a letter to Fadillah, seeking clarification on whether a formal request is necessary for the committee’s formation.