Selangor Journal
Selangor Legislative Assembly Speaker Ng Suee Lim (right) speaking during a press conference at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly building, Shah Alam, on November 11, 2020. — Picture by FIKRI YUSOF/SELANGORKINI

Know Your Adun: Man on a mission … and loving it

By Sulyn Chong

SEKINCHAN state assemblyman Ng Suee Lim has been the mainstay of the constituency since 2004 and hopes to remain a driving force for the small fishing village located an hour away from Selangor’s capital city.

Nearing two decades of leadership, Ng has turned a once sleepy town dubbed an ‘old folks retirement village’ into a tourist destination best known for its reasonably-priced seafood dishes, beautiful and vast paddy fields and the magnificent, old Wishing Tree.

“It has always been my mission to make sure the lives of the people in Sekinchan are sustainable and their economic situation is improved.

It has, to a point where the younger generation is now coming back to open their own business.

“Elevating and enhancing agrotourism, implementing a cashless society, and overseeing the latest route connectivity through the new West Coast Expressway have been a good boost to the town’s objectives,” said Ng, who is also the Selangor Speaker.

Sekinchan assemblyman Ng Suee Lim speaking to reporters during a rice farmers’ peaceful protest in Sekinchan, on April 27, 2021. — Picture by MUSTAKIM RAMLI/SELANGORKINI

Ng’s journey has been successful but he believes he has achieved only about 80 per cent of his mission and that there is more to be done.

The interests of paddy owners are protected and mostly improved under his time as an assemblyman and there are infrastructural improvements as well but not to a point where it feels like another concrete jungle.

“I would like to develop Sekinchan to be known not only nationwide but also worldwide if possible. That is my aim. But I do not want the area to lose its natural beauty and kampung (village) feel because that is the charm of the place.

“I also want to push Sekinchan towards the digitalised age because tourists from anywhere can enjoy their adventures without worry as everything is easily accessible.”

Although his term is coming to an end, Ng is determined to continue working for the people without biases to make sure that their lives are comfortable, such as making sure facilities and infrastructure are well-maintained and properly upgraded.

“People always want an assemblyman who is humble, easy to access, friendly and helpful and I try to be all that for the townsfolk of Sekinchan.

“My team and I are always hands-on with issues that crop up and we constantly go to the ground. I also subscribe to an open door policy and am always ready to listen without prejudice,” he said.

Most importantly, Ng confided that he truly does enjoy his work even though it requires a lot of his time and patience, and that he will never forget the people’s mandate.

“I am very grateful for their support and will always make sure to do my best. Hopefully, I am granted another term.

“But I did not do it all alone as I have an amazing team who is forever helping me, and also tremendous support from the various government-linked companies in my missions,” he said, placing his hand to his heart.

 

This article first appeared in the Selangor Journal monthly March edition, published on March 6, 2023.

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