After several controversies involving the Menu Rahmah programme and PAS legislators, another PAS assemblyperson has been accused of insulting the initiative by recording a video criticising the dishes served.
In a video uploaded to his TikTok account, Chukai assemblyperson Hanafiah Mat is seen talking about his dissatisfaction with the mixed rice dish he was eating, consisting of fish and vegetables without gravy.
The Terengganu PAS state executive councillor then poured gravy from a cup he brought onto the dish.
The video has gone viral on social media and received pushback from many quarters, including Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil as well as Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Syed Saddiq tweeted that Hanafiah’s actions were a shame and seen to be insulting the underprivileged.
“Many of those in need are benefiting from the Menu Rahmah (programme).
“Not all have huge salaries like the exco and can eat at fancy places.
“Even if you do not agree, there is no need to lower the dignity of the poor by making light of their food. What a shame,” the Muda president tweeted.
Meanwhile, Fahmi also shared the same sentiments as Syed Saddiq, tweeting that it is vicious to shame people’s food.
Previously, Kapar MP Halimah Ali sparked controversy with her debate in the Dewan Rakyat when she linked Menu Rahmah to health issues such as cancer and autism.
She has repeatedly denied making the statement and urged people to refer to the Hansard as proof.
The Menu Rahmah programme is a recently launched government initiative to reduce the cost of living, especially for the poor, by offering meals at RM5 or below. - Mkini
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