Equal allocation of RM200,000

Budget matters: Saarani tabling the state budget at the State Assembly in Ipoh. — Bernama

IPOH: The Perikatan Nasional-led Perak government made a milestone here when it reached a consensus with the state Pakatan Harapan on reforms that included formal recognition of the state opposition leader post with allowances and emolument.

All 59 state assemblymen will get equal allocation of RM200,000, while the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee will be appointed from the opposition.