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Negeri Sembilan gives 30-day ultimatum to 17 PH assemblymen on funds
Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar has issued a 30-day deadline for 17 Pakatan Harapan state assemblymen to return unspent allocations. Failure to comply will result in further action, according to the state government.
LSN Malaysia ·
Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has set a 30-day deadline for 17 Pakatan Harapan assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan to return outstanding portions of their allocations, signalling the state government's intent to hold lawmakers accountable for fund management.
The ultimatum comes as part of efforts to track and recover unspent disbursements allocated to the elected representatives. Lasim indicated that any failure to settle the outstanding balances within the stipulated timeframe would trigger enforcement action.
The move reflects ongoing tensions between the state administration and the opposition bloc over financial accountability. The specific nature of the allocations and the total amount involved was not immediately disclosed by the state authorities.
This development adds to the broader debate over budget allocation and fund utilisation among state representatives across Malaysia's legislatures. The enforcement mechanism referenced by Lasim suggests the state government is prepared to pursue administrative or legal channels should the assemblymen not comply with the directive.