No ‘free pass’ for govt to spend public funds, says Tok Mat

[superadmin]

PETALING JAYA: The government’s move to increase expenditure without having to go through Parliament or state assemblies is “extremely worrying”, says Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan.

Stating that the current state of emergency does not give the government “a free pass” to disregard accountability and transparency, Mohamad, also known as Tok Mat, said any action deemed valid during an emergency must be based on values, morals and principles.

“This is even more crucial when it comes to spending public funds. No matter how complex, complicated and dire a situation is, the government should not be able to escape rigorous scrutiny when spending the people’s money or the nation’s wealth,” he said in a statement.

He said it was far more critical for a government to be vigilant and responsible when spending the nation’s revenue during an emergency.


- More -