By Nadiah Zamlus
SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — The decision on the public hearing of the performance of local authorities and council members, which was held yesterday, will be tabled at the Selangor state assembly sitting in March.
Selangor Select Committee for Competency, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) chairman Ng Suee Lim said the outcome would be the foundation to improve the services for the people.
“This public hearing session was not meant to penalise council members, but rather to resolve several issues raised as they do not have a guideline or specific assessment.
“If we look back 10 years ago, the councillors’ position was considered a part-time job and their job scope were not monitored.
“But nowadays, the public is not only monitoring their representatives but they are also keeping an eye out on councillors as they (the councillors) are the means for people to voice out their concerns. That is why the councillors have to work hard,” he told a press conference at the annexe building of the Selangor state legislative assembly building, here yesterday.
Meanwhile, Ng, who is also the Selangor Speaker, said the committee, which was formed by the state legislative assembly, would be exemplary to other states.
He said that he was pleased that representatives from Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Malacca were present to witness the public hearing.
“The representatives had come to share their thoughts on how Selangor ran the session.
“We are determined to be at the forefront and as a reference to other states, proving to excel in various fields including legislation,” he said.
Also present during the press conference were Selcat members — Hulu Kelang assemblyman Saari Sungib, Banting assemblyman Lau Weng San, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Sungai Air Tawar assemblyman Rizam Ismail and Sijangkang assemblyman Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi.
