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Kubang Kerian MP questions budget silence on East Coast Expressway
A Dewan Rakyat member has expressed concern over the absence of East Coast Expressway funding allocations in the national budget, citing uneven regional development priorities.
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Kubang Kerian MP Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has questioned why the East Coast Expressway project received no mention in the recent national budget announcement, despite describing the overall fiscal plan as adequate.
Tuan Ibrahim said that while the budget itself was satisfactory, the allocation of development funds across different regions appeared disproportionate. His remarks highlight growing concerns among lawmakers representing East Coast constituencies about infrastructure investment distribution.
The East Coast Expressway, a key infrastructure project for the region, has been a priority for several Malaysian states seeking improved connectivity. The MP's comments suggest frustration with what he views as an imbalance in how development resources are being directed across the country.
The issue reflects broader discussions in Parliament regarding regional equity in budgetary allocation, with lawmakers from less-developed areas pressing for greater commitment to local infrastructure initiatives. Tuan Ibrahim's intervention adds to calls for more transparent and balanced national development planning.