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4 Nov, 4 tweets, 1 min read
Pasir SalaK MP Tajuddin (UMNO) asked for allocation of money for some kampungs in his area. (1/n)

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In reply to this question, Zuraida, the minister of housing replied that she will look into the matter. She then added that for every ketua kampung, she has allocated RM100,000 to spend yearly. (2/n)
Ketua Kampung gets RM100,000 a year. Opposition MPs also get the same allocation of RM100,000 a year. A typical kampung has a population of less than 1,000. In Parliament Subang, I have an estimated population of 380,000. (3/n)
The Ketua Kampung is usually appointed by politicians, MPs are elected by their constituents. Such is the practice of fiscal democracy in Malaysia. (4/4)

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