The 56 assemblymen being briefed on the application process for the RM200,000 allocation after being sworn-in.
NON-GOVERNMENTAL organisations and religious groups in Johor wishing to run beneficial activities are encouraged to apply for financial aid from elected representatives in their areas.
Johor health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the state had agreed to continue giving an equal allocation of RM200,000 to all 56 assemblymen regardless of their political affiliation.
“This will enable the assemblymen, who were recently sworn in, to take care of their constituents,” he said.
“This equal allocation was a policy introduced by former Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad and I hope all the assemblymen will use the funds wisely.”
Ling said that after the swearing-in ceremony, newly-elected assemblymen were briefed on the application process by state deputy financial officer Kamalludin Jamal.
Ling, who is also Yong Peng assemblyman, appealed to NGOs to make good use of the funds, including to help the needy as well as expand and repair their facilities.
“All four assemblymen from MCA, including myself, will continue upholding the party’s spirit of serving constituents.
“We aim to act as a bridge between the Johor government and the people to ensure policies are effectively implemented.”
