Are Malaysian Taxpayers Suckers?

I find the amount spent to build the palace for the Prime Minister rather shocking.
What is even more baffling is that just five years after the construction of the brand new palace, they have to spend another 60% for renovations or another RM15.8 million in a year; supposedly for "upgrading air-conditioning system, upgrading of electrical wiring system, landscape and interior renovation works including consultation fees."

Blowing RM24 million for an official residence is really extravagant but approving another RM15.8m this year is just too much when the government is telling officers to turn up air-cond temperatures to cut costs.

This palace was built from ground zero and if so much upgrading has to be done it seems the original design was faulty.

Also the renovation for the DPM's house should have a proper budget or is it a "do until the wife is satisfied" project?

Somehow I get the funny feeling we have been suckered.

photo: malaysiakini