Penubuhan Kaukus Reformasi Ekonomi, Sosial dan Kebajikan.
Arahan yang dikeluarkan semalam oleh Pimpinan Pembangkang bagi meluluskan peringkat dasar Belanjawan 2021 amat mengecewakan banyak pihak. Kami sudahpun bersedia untuk menolak Belanjawan tersebut sehinggalah arahan di minit akhir yang mengikat ahli parlimen Parti Keadilan Rakyat (KEADILAN) mengikut kepatuhan disiplin parti.
Pun demikian, para penyokong kami dengan jelas menyuarakan keperluan membulat tekad dan Istiqamah dalam mempertahan kebajikan, kepentingan rakyat dan negara. Jelas bahawa selaku wakil rakyat pembangkang yang bertanggungjawab, kepercayaan rakyat bukan sahaja harus dihormati tetapi dilunaskan menerusi tindakan sewajarnya.
Ahli Parlimen telah dipilih oleh Rakyat untuk mewakili kepentingan mereka; dan sepanjang menggalas tanggungjawab, jelas bahawa kami tidak sempurna; tetapi perlu terus berusaha memenuhi harapan ramai. Oleh itu, izinkan kami berusaha memperbaiki prestasi menerusi pembentukan kaukus ini.
Setelah semalaman merenung peristiwa Belanjawan, kami telah memutuskan untuk bersama-sama memperjuangkan dan menekuni perincian dasar alternatif yang bertumpu kepada peranan kami selaku wakil-wakil rakyat dari pihak pembangkang.
Belanjawan 2021 gagal menyediakan jaring keselamatan sosial yang mencukupi untuk warga pekerja di Malaysia.
Dengan hanya bertumpu kepada langkah populis gesaan ramai ahli politik berkisar pengeluaran awal KWSP, kerajaan hanya memudahkan laluan penabung menggunakan dana simpanan masa depan, bukannya melakukan sedaya upaya untuk membantu rakyat menabung.
43% daripada senarai pencarum di bawah umur 55 tahun, mempunyai simpanan kurang daripada RM 10 ribu melalui Akaun 1. Dengan simpanan yang tidak bertambah, pihak Kerajaan lebih rela membiarkan rakyat menikmati kehidupan persaraan dengan pendapatan yang tidak lebih daripada RM 41 sebulan selama dua puluh tahun yang mendatang. Sebaiknya kerajaan dahulukan dana, selamatkan simpanan rakyat.
Terdapat juga kekurangan fokus kepada penjanaan peluang pekerjaan yang kalis masa depan, termasuk kalis pandemik COVID-19 dan krisis ekonomi berikutnya. Keadaan ekonomi dijangka bertambah buruk menjelang 2021.
Belanjawan yang hanya menabur janji- janji melalui hasil pendapatan dan memotong sebegitu banyak kemudahan penting yang pastinya tidak memenuhi keperluan Rakyat. Ini menjurus ke arah permasalahan yang lebih besar apabila terus dimainkan seperti kesan terhadap perang pemerdagangan global dan komitmen dalam menangani cabaran perubahan iklim.
Kaukus ini percaya bahawa Kerajaan pada masa ini mesti memberi tumpuan kepada kesiap-siagaan dasar yang konkrit dan terperinci mengenai isu-isu utama semasa:
- Peluang Pekerjaan yang Menepati Keperluan Masa Depan
- Perjanjian Baharu yang Hijau
- Perluasan Jaringan Keselamatan Sosial
Sebagai Ahli Parlimen, semestinya mewakili komponen koalisi di dalam Dewan Rakyat. Bahkan, sebagai anggota Pembangkang dalam demokrasi berparlimen, Ahli Parlimen bertanggungjawab dalam menyediakan asas sistem semak dan imbang yang secukupnya dalam mengekang keboborokan pihak kerajaan.
Kita juga tidak boleh mengkesampingkan isu keadilan sosial dan anti rasuah yang dijuarai oleh KEADILAN, yakni selama ini banyak diangkat oleh para penyokong kita. Inilah prinsip-prinsip yang akan terus diperjuangkan sebagai pembuat dasar pembangkang yang teguh, untuk menjulang bakti dan kesetiaan kepada Raja dan negara.
Akmal Nasir, Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru (KEADILAN)
Hassan Karim, Ahli Parlimen Pasir Gudang (KEADILAN)
Nurul Izzah Anwar, Ahli Parlimen Permatang Pauh (KEADILAN)
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The Setting Up of the Economic, Social and Welfare Caucus
Yesterday’s directive by leaders of the Opposition to pass the Budget came as a disappointment to many.
We ourselves were ready to vote down the budget until the last-minute instructions to stand down, which we adhered to as per the conventions of party discipline.
However, our supporters have made it emphatically clear that it is crucial to be dictated by our conscience in matters of national importance. We want to honour that trust placed in us and act accordingly.
Members of Parliament were voted in by the Rakyat to represent their interests. Along the way we fell short of fulfilling expectations. It is therefore incumbent upon us to rectify matters and acknowledge our shortfalls, which we intend to do through the creation of this Caucus.
Having spent the night reflecting on the Budget vote, we have decided to come together to champion clear-cut policy alternatives by diligently performing our role as opposition lawmakers.
Budget 2021 failed to provide sufficient social safety nets for the underprivileged in Malaysia. With interventions such as early EPF withdrawal, the government is forcing people to borrow from their future instead of providing the necessary support today.
43% of EPF contributors under the age of 55 have less than RM10,000 in their Account 1. Especially during a time when savings have not increased, the Government is more than willing to let people borrow from their future of RM41/ month for the next 20 years. The government should prioritise providing relief funds instead in order to protect our savings and future-proof our retirement.
There is also a lack of focus on job creation especially at a time when many Malaysians have been forced out of work as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis. This situation is only going to worsen in 2021.
A Budget that overpromises on revenue and undercuts vital services is not one that serves the needs of the Rakyat. It also does not address the bigger issues at play such as taking advantage of the global trade war and addressing the challenges of climate change.
This Caucus believes that the Government of the day must focus on providing concrete and definitive policies on these current key issues:
- Future Centred and Future Proof Job Creation
- A Green New deal
- No one Left Behind, Broadening of Social Safety Nets
As Members of Parliament, we must, first and foremost, represent our constituents in the Dewan Rakyat. As members of the Opposition in a parliamentary democracy, we also have the responsibility of providing sufficient checks and balances against the excesses of the government.
We must also not forget the issues of social justice and anti-corruption that KEADILAN stands for, and for which our many supporters have dedicated themselves to. These are the principles that we will continue to champion as proud opposition members, to manifest service and loyal to King and country.
Akmal Nasir, Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru (KEADILAN)
Hassan Karim, Ahli Parlimen Pasir Gudang (KEADILAN)
Nurul Izzah Anwar, Ahli Parlimen Permatang Pauh (KEADILAN)
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