IPOH, Dec. 2 -- Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has reprimanded Kenering assemblyman Mohamad Husairi Ariffin for allegedly making false claims over a housing project in the Gerik constituency during the State Legislative Assembly sitting.

Saarani advised Mohamad Husairi to stop spreading misinformation and to verify facts before speaking.

"I was compelled to correct the Opposition representative after the latter's speech - now viral on social media - claimed that a people's housing programme for the hardcore poor (PPRT) project in Kampung Tawai, Gerik had received RM50 million in funding, but was cancelled due to objections from villagers and the Lenggong Member of Parliament," he said.

Saarani said this before the start...