Minister announces RM80k allocation in Semenyih, then withdraws it
  • 5 years ago
Tourism and Culture Minister Mohammadin Ketapi has apologised for announcing an RM80,000 allocation for repairs to a hall in Semenyih, ahead of the by-election for the Selangor seat this Saturday.Mohammadin added that he was withdrawing the allocation as it could constitute an election offence."At an event, I had announced an RM80,000 allocation for upgrading works to Dewan Haji Md Silin in Beranang."I would like to inform that I withdraw the allocation, as I realise it contravenes the Election Offences Act 1954 (under) the Election Commission," he said in a statement on Wednesday.