A PKR assemblyperson has called on the BN-controlled Johor state government to emulate the Pakatan Rakyat-ruled Selangor, which allocated RM200,000 to opposition reps to develop their respective constituencies.

In a statement today, Bukit Batu rep Jimmy Puah said Johor PKR hopes the state government, led by Menteri Besar Khaled Nordin, would also provide allocation to opposition reps.

"The Johor government has not provided any allocation to opposition representatives as they have to apply directly to the MB office to seek for the special allocation.

"It is with regret that I note that none of my applications have been answered by the MB's office," he added.

Puah said besides Selangor which allocated RM200,000 a year, the Penang government gave RM40,000 for opposition representatives.

 

"Hence, it is wise for Khaled to emulate the Selangor and Penang state governments both led by Pakatan, which give such yearly allocation to the opposition.  

"What is done by Selangor and Penang is just, and in line with the democratic principles where the government should respect the election results and not let the voters be prejudiced of their rights.

"All Johoreans should be given equal treatment and receive the fruits of development regardless if the area is under BN or Pakatan," he said.

He added that the people who voted for Pakatan should not be discriminated.

Today, Selangor opposition assemblypersons rejected the allocation, claiming that it was an insult since Pakatan reps were allocated RM700,000.

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