Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he has not seen the article which claims the federal government allocated RM256.9 million from January 2017 to this April for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
“I have not seen the article. I thought it was only a story. I have to review it,” he told a press conference in Putrajaya this afternoon.
Mahathir was asked about an article penned by Bersatu supreme leader and veteran newsman A Kadir Jasin.
Commenting on the controversy surrounding the appointment of constitutional expert Tommy Thomas as attorney-general, Kadir said the rulers were confident and assured about their position.
“Why shouldn't they? They are guaranteed by the (federal) constitution, lavishly provided for, wealthy and even Anwar (Ibrahim) kissed their hands.
“For 16 months to April this year, a total of RM256.9 million had been allocated to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for purposes of accommodation, residence and palace, personal items, aircraft and transportation, training and escort equipment, clothing and ceremonial items, gifts and souvenirs, overseas visits and salaries of palace staff,” he wrote on his blog.
[More to follow] -Mkini
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