The Pahang state assembly has passed the Members of the Administration and State Legislative Assemblymen's (Remuneration) Act 1980 (Amendment 2015) Enactment Bill which will see a salary increase for 42 assemblypersons from RM4,100 to RM11,000 a month effective Jan 1, 2015.

The motion was tabled by Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob (BN-Pelangai) and was seconded by Ahmad Shukri Ismail (BN-Pulau Tawar).

Adnan said their salaries were last reviewed in 1980 and it had been postponed for too long compared to other states which had made such amendments.

“In the proposed amendment, we took into consideration the interest and welfare of the people.

“With the increased pay, assemblypersons will be able to better serve the people,” he said.

The motion was passed with majority support including from the opposition.  

The sitting also passed a motion to appoint Pahang MCA chairperson Hoh Khai Mun and Kuala Krau Umno Wanita chief Norahan Abu Bakar as senators for three years starting today.

The sitting then adjourned sine die.     

- Bernama