Aleef said the state governments formed by PN following the recent elections had shown fairness by providing equal funding to all assemblymen on both sides of the political divide.

“Therefore, it is appropriate for Melaka to emulate these states by providing similar allocations for its opposition assembly members,” he said in a statement.

In Melaka’s 28-seat assembly, the opposition is represented by only Aleef and Bemban assemblyman Yadzil Yaakub, both from Bersatu.

Aleef lamented that the allocations provided to them were “much lower” than those given to the other assemblymen.

“Many people have come forward and contacted me to seek assistance. It is disheartening that these requests cannot be fulfilled,” he said.

On Wednesday, Sinar Harian reported that both the Kelantan and Kedah governments had announced that they would provide equal funding to all assemblymen, including those from the opposition.