Bersih has criticised Transport Minister Anthony Loke for announcing a special RM1,000 financial assistance for taxi drivers in Malacca during a Pakatan Harapan candidate announcement event for the state election.

The election watchdog stated that the move blurs the line between official government affairs and political party campaign activities, thereby creating the perception that the aid was a contribution from the competing party...

The election watchdog stated that the move blurs the line between official government affairs and political party campaign activities, thereby creating the perception that the aid was a contribution from the competing party.

Bersih emphasised that government aid should not be promoted at political campaign events in a way that could potentially influence the people towards the ruling party.