by Theleaders-Online | July 2, 2019 1:16 am
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat unanimously approved the motion to compel MPs to declare their assets yesterday.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong, when winding up the debate on the motion, said it was Pakatan Harapan’s first step to ensure the principle of accountability and transparency was practised comprehensively in a bid to combat graft.
“The eradication of corruption is of utmost importance to the Pakatan Harapan government. This motion is the first step in tackling the issue of corruption and (enhancing) accountability.
“Apart from this, other measures will be taken later during the Dewan Rakyat sessions,” he said.
Liew said the motion will compel all MPs, their spouses, trustees and children under the age of 21 to declare their assets.
During the debate, government MPs generally expressed support for the motion.
They included Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah) who said the move would not hinder MPs from increasing their assets or becoming rich if they are involved in business.
“The important thing is that every asset we acquire is done through legal means and subject to tax to the Inland Revenue Board, which means the government ultimately gets revenue from our income,” he said.
Opposition MPs including Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (BN-Pengerang) and Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PAS-Kubang Kerian) agreed with the motion but expressed reservations over its approach, saying it should be done by drawing up of specific laws or amending existing laws to smoothen its implementation.
By G Vinod
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