For obvious reason this proposed Bill (Members of Parliament [Remuneration] Act) is supported by all MPs across the floor of the Dewan Rakyat and similarly I am sure in the Dewan Negara.

Periodic review of their salaries and allowances is fair to keep in line with the economic development of the country.

However, for greater transparency and accountability and to instill public confidence in the integrity and performance of members of parliament including ministers, all should likewise support a Bill for periodic declaration of their assets to an independent body if not Parliament itself.

The writer is president of Transparency International Malaysia.