Perikatan Nasional Calls for Full Public Disclosure of CSA Signed by 13 Opposition MPs, Citing Transparency Precedent

KUALA LUMPUR — Political agreements between governments and legislators have long been subject to scrutiny in parliamentary democracies, with transparency advocates consistently arguing that any arrangement involving public funds must be accessible to the public. In Malaysia, that debate has intensified following the signing of a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) on October 31, 2026, between the federal government and 13 opposition members of parliament — an agreement whose full contents have yet to be made publicly available. Reportedly, the call for disclosure has now been formally raised by Perikatan Nasional, which argues that the government is obligated to follow established precedents on political transparency.

Takiyuddin Hassan Formally Urges Government to Release Full CSA Details

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has formally called on the Madani administration to release the complete contents of the Confidence and Supply Agreement signed on October 31, 2026, with 13 opposition MPs — including specific details on allocation amounts, disbursement mechanisms, and implementation procedures.

Speaking at a PN press conference held at Parliament on November 5, 2026, Takiyuddin stated that the government’s obligation to disclose the CSA is grounded in a precedent established by the September 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Transformation and Political Stability between the Federal Government and Pakatan Harapan.

Takiyuddin states that “Clause 6 of the MoU stated that there would be no confidentiality, and that the parties involved agreed to disclose the memorandum in full to the public as a commitment to transparency and accountability. I remember that immediately after the MoU was signed, it was made public. So, we want to know whether the CSA signed on Oct 31 has also been made public.”

The MoU in question was signed on September 13, 2021, and explicitly mandated full public disclosure as a condition of the agreement itself — a standard Takiyuddin argues must now be applied equally to the CSA.

The CSA Covers 13 MPs Agreeing to Support the Madani Government Through the 2027 Budget Vote

The Confidence and Supply Agreement at the centre of the disclosure debate was signed on October 31, 2026, between the federal government and 13 opposition MPs comprising six Bersatu representatives, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of Muda, and six former Bersatu MPs who were expelled from the party in 2024.

According to publicly available information, the 13 signatories agreed under the CSA to support the Madani administration through the remainder of the current parliamentary term, including in key votes involving the 2027 Budget and the Supply Bill. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously indicated that the 13 MPs who signed the CSA would receive allocations once the Supply Bill passed.

Takiyuddin’s demand for transparency centres specifically on the financial dimensions of the agreement — namely, what allocations have been committed, how those funds will be disbursed, and what implementation framework governs the agreement. These details, he argues, are of direct public interest given that they involve constituency development funds and parliamentary conduct.

Reportedly, the CSA Disclosure Demand Reflects Broader Concerns Among the 62 Remaining Opposition MPs

A significant segment of Malaysia’s parliamentary opposition has long faced an asymmetry in access to government-related political agreements, and PN’s call for CSA transparency directly addresses this disparity. Takiyuddin highlighted that the other 62 opposition MPs — those who did not sign the CSA — have not been offered a comparable agreement, making the selective nature of the arrangement a matter of parliamentary equity.

According to Takiyuddin, the situation is distinct from a draft MoU on opposition allocations that the government submitted on August 1, 2024. That draft, he explained, did not specify the amount of funding to be provided to opposition MPs. The document only stated that constituency development funds (CDF) would be allocated according to relevant rules, procedures, and governance requirements, with the actual amount to be listed in Schedule C — a schedule that was never provided to the opposition. The draft was subsequently rejected by the opposition bloc.

Whether a veteran parliamentarian from a large opposition coalition or an independent MP navigating a minority position, the absence of a disclosed agreement creates unequal access to information about how parliamentary support is being structured and rewarded, Takiyuddin argued.

PN Has Operated as a Formal Parliamentary Opposition Coalition, Maintaining Consistent Accountability Demands Since 2022

Public records show that Perikatan Nasional has functioned as the principal opposition coalition in Malaysia’s Parliament since the November 2022 general election, in which the coalition secured 74 parliamentary seats. PN comprises Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), and Gerakan, and has consistently positioned itself as a check on the Madani government’s parliamentary conduct.

Takiyuddin Hassan, serving as PN’s Chief Whip, has been a central figure in opposition engagement with parliamentary procedure and government accountability. His November 5 press conference represents the latest in a series of formal accountability demands made by PN since the CSA was signed.

The CSA itself, as reported by multiple Malaysian media outlets, marks a significant political development — formally bringing 13 opposition-aligned MPs into a structured support arrangement with the government while leaving the remaining 62 opposition MPs outside any equivalent framework. Registration and official records confirm that Parliament was in session at the time of the press conference, underscoring the formal legislative context of the demand.

Official contact for parliamentary matters may be directed to the Parliament of Malaysia, Jalan Parlimen, 50680 Kuala Lumpur.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CSA Signed by 13 Opposition MPs

What is the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) that 13 opposition MPs signed on October 31, 2026? The CSA is a formal political agreement signed on October 31, 2026, between the Malaysian federal government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and 13 opposition MPs — comprising six Bersatu representatives, Muda’s Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, and six former Bersatu MPs expelled in 2024 — under which the 13 MPs agreed to support the Madani administration through the current parliamentary term, including key votes on the 2027 Budget.

Why is Takiyuddin Hassan demanding the CSA be made public? Takiyuddin Hassan, PN’s Chief Whip, argues that the government is obligated to disclose the full contents of the CSA — including allocation amounts, disbursement mechanisms, and implementation details — citing Clause 6 of the September 2021 MoU between the Federal Government and Pakatan Harapan, which explicitly required full public disclosure as a transparency commitment.

What precedent is PN citing in its call for CSA transparency? PN is citing the Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation and Political Stability signed on September 13, 2021, whose Clause 6 stated there would be no confidentiality and that all parties agreed to disclose the MoU in full to the public. That MoU was made public immediately after signing, and PN argues the same standard must apply to the October 31 CSA.

Why were the remaining 62 opposition MPs not offered a CSA? Based on statements made at the PN press conference, only 13 of Malaysia’s opposition MPs were offered and signed the CSA. Takiyuddin stated that the other 62 opposition MPs were not offered a comparable agreement, raising concerns about selective political engagement and unequal access to government-linked parliamentary allocations.

What happened to the August 2024 draft MoU on opposition allocations? The government submitted a draft MoU on opposition allocations on August 1, 2024, but the document did not specify the amount of constituency development funds (CDF) to be provided. The funding amount was to be listed in Schedule C, which was never provided to the opposition. As a result, the draft was rejected by the opposition.

What do the 13 MPs receive under the CSA in exchange for their support? Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly stated that the 13 MPs who signed the CSA will receive allocations after the Supply Bill passes. However, the specific allocation amounts, disbursement timelines, and implementation procedures have not been publicly disclosed — which is the central concern raised by Takiyuddin’s transparency demand.

Has PN agreed to sign a CSA with the government? No. Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed at a separate press conference on November 1, 2026, that Perikatan Nasional will not sign a CSA with the Madani administration.

Closing Summary

The demand by Perikatan Nasional’s Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan for full public disclosure of the Confidence and Supply Agreement signed by 13 opposition MPs on October 31, 2026, reflects a broader principle of parliamentary accountability — that political agreements involving public funds and legislative conduct must be transparent to all stakeholders, not only to the parties directly involved. By invoking Clause 6 of the September 2021 MoU as a binding precedent for openness, PN has framed the CSA disclosure issue as one of institutional consistency rather than political opposition alone.

For further information on parliamentary proceedings and the CSA disclosure demand, readers may refer to official statements issued at Parliament of Malaysia, Jalan Parlimen, 50680 Kuala Lumpur. Media inquiries related to Perikatan Nasional’s position may be directed through the coalition’s official parliamentary office channels.