DAP elected representatives were quick to point out that funds for the MRT project did not come from Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's own pocket.

This was after Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak described the project as Najib's gift to Malaysians.

However, the minister questioned the silence of Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua and Subang Jaya assemblyperson Hannah Yeoh with regard to a project in Penang.