Politics · Malaysia Bureau
PH-BN coalition will resolve rural funding disagreement, says Kamil
A senior government official said differences over rural development allocations between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are normal and should be resolved through internal discussions.
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Kamil Munim, political secretary to the finance minister, expressed confidence that the ruling coalition would overcome the ongoing disagreement regarding rural funds distribution. He characterised such differences as routine occurrences within any political partnership and emphasised that they should be handled through proper internal channels rather than public dispute.
The remarks come as tensions have surfaced between the two major components of the PH-BN coalition over how development allocations to rural areas should be managed and distributed. The disagreement reflects differing priorities between the coalition partners, particularly regarding resource allocation strategies.
Kamil's statement suggests the government intends to address the matter through behind-the-scenes negotiations rather than allowing the dispute to escalate into a public row. He underscored the importance of maintaining coalition cohesion despite occasional policy disagreements.
The coalition government, formed following the previous general election, has previously navigated various inter-party differences. Officials have maintained that such divergences are manageable through dialogue and mutual compromise among coalition members.