GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 – Penanti state assembly woman Dr Norlela Ariffin broke down in tears during the state legislative assembly sitting here on Thursday with claiming that the state government had been neglected her constituency which no development taken for the people in her area.
In the meantime, Dr Norlela also expressed her disappointment to the state government which had failed to answer her question about her constituency was left out from the recent Penang Budget from Monday. She was seen sobbing uncontrollably before being consoled during the sitting.
When Dr Norlela was seen consoled by Berapit state assemblywoman Lydia Ong said she really cannot understand why the state government cannot understand issues faced by the rakyat. She added that Penang state government should consider a participatory budget process which taking into consideration of the Penangites and their needs, especially in the rural areas.
She also described the recent Penang Budget 2016 as not being inclusive enough, without taking into consideration the needs of the kampung folks. Therefore, she said instead of just focusing on urban development, the same focus should also be given to rural areas.
“I propose that the state government engage the people especially in rural folks to know their woes and needs. It was also the vital for the budget to reflect a more balanced developement in the state between the mainland and the island,” she said while adding the question: “Why the problem of flash floods in my constituency of Penanti was not tackled?”
