Checks on whether PPR units occupied by well-off
Published on: Sunday, July 15, 2018
Tawau: State Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister George Hiew Vun Zin urged all officers and members of the municipal council to change the ancient government (Barisan Nasional-BN) mindset to that of Pakatan Harapan and diligently go to the ground to solve people's problem.Hiew, who is also Karamunting Assemblyman, warned the council officers and members to serve the people well and not misuse their power.He hoped all council officers and members would go to the ground once a week.ADVERTISEMENT "Don't be a 'Yes Man' and full of oneself (syok sendiri) but voice out in meetings," he said.He said there is a need to check if those enjoying People Housing Programme (PPR) units truly qualified for it and not wealthy ones pretending to be poor.Hiew also urged the council to ensure sufficient medicine supplies and specialists in the Tawau general hospital for the patients from time to time and submit a report to the Ministry of Health if needed.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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He hoped TMC would work closely with the Public Works Department (PWD) and contractors in solving the clogged drainage and sewage as well as rubbish problem throughout the district.ADVERTISEMENT Also present were Special Officer to Deputy Chief Minister cum Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Jaujan Sambakong, Tuan Koh Kian Leong, Task Coordinator of Junz Wong in Tawau, Mejar Chen Fan Kyun, TMC Secretary Joseph Pang, council chief engineer William Cheang and officers from the Local Government and Housing Ministry. - Christy Chok