MELAKA, Nov 9 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to continue providing financial allocations to opposition assemblymen if the coalition wins the Melaka state election and forms the next state government.
Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari said the allocations would help all elected representatives serve their communities, regardless of political affiliation.
He said PH introduced the practice when it governed Melaka in 2018. At the time, the state became the first in Malaysia to provide allocations to opposition assemblymen.
Adly, who previously served as Melaka Chief Minister, believes the policy should continue to ensure fairer access to public services.
Allocations Help Assemblymen Serve Residents
Adly explained that opposition representatives need financial support to manage their service centres and assist residents.
Without these resources, assemblymen may struggle to address community needs and provide basic assistance to their constituents.
He also said government agencies and district offices play important roles in delivering public services. However, direct allocations from the state government remain important.
These funds can help elected representatives provide various forms of assistance to residents. They can also support the daily operations of constituency service centres.
Adly shared these views based on his own experience as an opposition assemblyman.
PH Plans Digital System to Improve Public Services
Meanwhile, Adly outlined plans to expand digital services if PH returns to govern the state.
One proposal involves a system called Smart Melaka. The platform would allow residents to submit assistance requests and report problems directly.
According to Adly, the system would record every complaint or request before forwarding it to the relevant government agency.
The public could also track the progress of their submissions. This would help residents understand how authorities handle their concerns.
For example, residents could use the platform to report clogged drains, fallen trees and other infrastructure problems.
Adly said the system would make public assistance more transparent. It would also reduce the risk of political influence in decisions about aid.
He explained that the relevant government agencies would make the final decisions on assistance approvals and complaint resolutions.
Bukit Katil Records 255 Public Complaints
Adly also shared details of public complaints received in his Bukit Katil constituency.
Since the end of last year, his team has received 255 complaints from residents. They have resolved 231 cases so far.
Of these complaints, 101 involved drainage and infrastructure problems. More than 80 others concerned welfare assistance.
These welfare cases included requests for medical equipment and support for children receiving medical treatment.
Adly is contesting the Bukit Katil state seat under PH. He faces three challengers: Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif of Perikatan Nasional, Dr Aliza Che Amran of Parti Bersama Malaysia and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.
He won the seat in the previous state election with a majority of 1,057 votes.
The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election. Early voting will take place on Nov 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
