PM warns ministers against using govt machinery in elections

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9 Jul 2024 • 12:47 PM MYT
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PM warns ministers against using govt machinery in elections

MINISTER and government agencies found using state machinery in election campaigns will face disciplinary action, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told parliament today.

Anwar gave the assurance following a cabinet decision to prohibit ministers, civil servants, and government agencies from utilising government machinery to campaign for elections.

"However, if a project began before nomination day, I do not believe it warrants further scrutiny," he said.

He said this was to combat corruption.

"If there is a violation of this, the cabinet should take disciplinary action," he said during ministers' question time.

He said this while replying to Datuk Awang Hashim (Pendang-PN), who wanted to know if the government will stop announcing new projects in seats up for election. – July 9, 2024.