PAS regrets the statement by Menteri Besar Ahmad Said that he will not appoint development officers for state (PPD) and parliamentary (PPP) seats lost by Barisan Nasional (BN).     

Terengganu PAS election director Ariffin Deraman said the decision was made because voters caused the loss of BN’s candidates for Bukit Payong, Ru Rendang and Bukit Tunggal, among others.     

"PAS state assemblymen should also be given allocation just like those given to PPD and PPP," he told reporters after the appointment of the menteri besar and state exco members at Istana Maziah here yesterday.     

However, Ariffin who is also Alor Limbat state assemblyman said the decision would make it easier for PAS state assemblymen to be with the people.     

- Bernama