Only one ex-PH assemblyman fully returned allocations, says NS MB

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim identified Aminuddin as the only former Pakatan Harapan assemblyman to have fully returned his allocations, signalling stricter accountability measures across the state government.

Lasim stated that former PH representatives who have not returned the complete amount allocated to them must submit comprehensive explanations along with detailed expenditure records. The directive underscores the state administration's commitment to financial transparency and proper accounting of public funds distributed to elected representatives.

The move reflects broader efforts by the current Negeri Sembilan leadership to establish clear financial governance standards for assemblymen across different political parties. By requesting documented proof of fund utilisation, the state government aims to ensure that allocations are properly accounted for and used in accordance with prescribed guidelines.

The requirement for assemblymen to justify unreturn allocations comes as state administrations nationwide intensify scrutiny over government spending and fiscal responsibility. The expectation that representatives provide both explanations and expenditure records sets a benchmark for financial accountability that could influence practices across other state governments in the region.