A proposal to pump BD500 million into the national state budget 2025-2026 to improve people’s living standards is set for debate during Parliament’s session on Tuesday.
The suggestion, by five MPs, is being spearheaded by Strategic Thinking Bloc spokesman Khalid Bu Onk.
“The government has been borrowing non-stop, with public debt reaching BD18 billion, but borrowed amounts have never reflected on people’s standard of living,” Mr Bu Onk claimed.
“By injecting BD500m, we seek more wages and incentives for those working as civil servants, more social welfare schemes and support initiatives, and better allowances. We also want more families to be given electricity and water subsidies,” he added.
“Additionally, some of this amount could be used to fund the employment of fresh Bahraini graduates in the government sector.
“As legislators, we should seek the best living standards for people. Now, with the government seeking to borrow further, the amount could be directed to improve living standards of citizens, who are the core of economic stability and growth in the country.”
The proposal has been recommended for approval by Parliament’s financial and economic affairs committee, chaired by MP Ahmed Al Salloom.
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