Special Allocation Of Rm3 1m For Sabah Opposition Assemblypersons

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Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor today announced a special allocation of RM3.1 million for the 31 opposition assemblypersons in the state.
He said each of these assemblypersons would receive RM100,000 to help them tackle problems in their respective constituencies due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Out of a sense of responsibility, I am giving this special allocation as proof of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state government’s concern for the constituents’ wellbeing. This allocation is for the opposition assemblypersons to help reduce the burden of the people in their respective areas amid the pandemic.”
Hajiji said this at the handing-out of appointment letters to native chiefs, representatives of native chiefs, Chinese community leaders, and village heads in the state constituencies of Sulaman and Pantai Dalit in Tuaran, today.
Also present were Sabah Rural Development Minister Jahid Jahim (Tamparuli assemblyperson); Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Assistant Minister Joniston Bangkuai (Kiulu assemblyperson); Sabah Assistant Finance Minister Jasnih Daya (Pantai Dalit assemblyperson), and Tuaran district officer Sadan Husain.

Hajiji, who is also the state finance minister, said the allocation would be channelled to the opposition assemblypersons as soon as possible via the respective District Offices.
On today’s ceremony, Hajiji expressed hope that the 117 individuals who received their appointment letters could assist the state government to realise the people’s aspirations and in speeding up development, particularly in Tuaran.
“I hope the native chiefs will play their role well, especially in upholding the position of the native courts. Please improve your knowledge in your respective fields in order to make good judgments.
“Likewise, the Chinese community leaders and village heads appointed must carry out their responsibilities well by being professional towards all regardless of race, religion, and political ideology,” he said.
- Bernama

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