MPs' Monthly Allowances Can Reach Up To RM40,000, PMO Reveals
The statement follows the prime minister's call for lawmakers not to politicise the funding issue.
Cover image via The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has revealed that a member of parliament (MP) can receive up to RM40,000 in allowances every month
In a statement yesterday, the PMO addressed the allegations made by certain parties, including opposition MPs, who claimed their monthly income is so low that they are forced into debt, reported Berita Harian.
The PMO revealed that MPs receive a fixed monthly allowance of RM25,700, with additional claims based on eligibility.
Below are the other allowances that MPs are entitled to:
– Parliamentary session allowance: RM400 per day
– Public Accounts Committee (PAC)/Select Committee meeting allowance: RM300 per day (outside Parliamentary sessions
– PAC member meeting allowance: RM250 per day (during parliamentary sessions)
– Official briefing allowance: RM300 per day
– Daily living allowance: RM100 per day (paid based on attendance in parliament or official trip exceeding 32km from their residence)
– Travel claims: For self-driving, public or land transport
– Accommodation claims: Hotel, lodging, and laundry service
For overseas duties, MPs are entitled to:
– Meal allowance: RM340 per night
– Daily living allowance: RM170 per day
– Accommodation claim: Hotel and laundry service
– Transportation expenses claim: Land and air transport
– Currency exchange losses claim
– 25% tip allowance based on meal allowance
Image via Bernama via NST
"When combined, the total income of an MP can reach RM30,000 to RM40,000 per month, as previously mentioned by the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim)," the statement read
The PMO urged MPs to manage their finances wisely and to always prioritise the interests of the rakyat, especially low-income groups.
The statement follows Anwar's remark that MPs should not politicise the funding issue by claiming financial burden due to a lack of allocations, reported Bernama.
"Many opposition MPs claim they are struggling because they do not receive allocations. Don't paint a picture as if life is too difficult," Anwar was quoted as saying.
He assured that all development and public welfare projects will continue in all constituencies, regardless of whether funding is channelled through MPs.
The prime minister said the funding will be channelled to hardcore poverty eradication programmes, which are implemented comprehensively without regional bias.
