Most MPs oppose lists of e-kasih recipients

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LABUAN: Most members of parliament (MPs) in the country are opposing the lists of e-kasih recipients due to their doubtful backgrounds, said Labuan member of parliament Datuk Yussof Mahal, yesterday.

Speaking before handing over donation to 42 women at the Labuan Women Development Office, Yussof said the most suitable persons to identify those in need in the villages were the village chiefs.

“Some of the names provided by e-kasih were doubtful. Even those who hold IMM13 documents were listed in the e-kasih name list and this matter can anger the locals, especially those in dire need. This matter is denying their rights as this country’s citizens,” he said.

Yussof said the Barisan Nasional (BN) had never neglected all parties in its development agenda and those who were neglected must be identified for assistance.

“This month we are targeting to help around 1,000 people in need here and would involve several institutions such as Baitulmal, Labuan parliamentary, Labuan Corporation, Umno and others,” he said.

The women who received Aidilfitri hampers and household goods from Yussof were single mothers, the disabled, orphans and those from the lower income group.

Among those present were Labuan Women Development Office director Mohamad Bukhari Che Man, corporate leaders and several women leaders.