SANDAKAN: GRS candidate for Sandakan, Lau Chi Keong @ Thomas Lau called on voters here to reject politicians who run away from their responsibilities to the people.
“Sandakan people must know that maintenance of public infrastructures is not a petty matter and resolving it is also part of the responsibility of an elected representative,” Lau said.
Some residents have come to me with problems such as clogged drains and faulty streetlights after their appeals for help to elected representatives had gone unheeded, he added.
“To me, a member of parliament has the capacity to ensure these issues are rectified in the interest of the people within the shortest possible time,” Lau said at the meet and greet programme with Sandakan Chefs Association and Sandakan Café and Restaurant Association members on Sunday.
Lau assured he would not run from his responsibilities but instead arrange to have these problems fixed if Sandakan voters give him the mandate as Member of Parliament on Nov 19.
He pointed out that well-managed public infrastructures maintenance was important as it would give a positive image of Sandakan town.
“Poor maintenance of public infrastructures and filthy surroundings are not petty as this can drive away investors from our beloved town,” Lau said.
Lau also appealed to Sandakan people complaining about the economic slowdown, to give him a chance and let him work out his plans to help boost Sandakan’s economy.
“I will strive to find solutions to issues affecting the Sandakan people like the economy, cost of living, better basic facilities and housing,” he added.
