Padawan Municipal Council always open to constructive suggestions, says chairman Lo Khere Chiang
Lo (seated centre) flanked by Sim (seated third left), Su and other Sheda Kuching branch members during the courtesy call.
He said if a suggestion is worth considering it would be brought to their full council meeting for deliberation.
“Constructive suggestions can ensure a better administrative efficiency of the council to create a win-win situation for everyone,” said Lo during a courtesy call by the Kuching branch committee of Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) at his office recently.
He also said the council had recently amended its policy on the issuance of Occupational Permit (OP), which now would not require the endorsement by all of its councillors.
Instead, he added, the OP would be signed and endorsed by the council’s secretary, thus shortening the application process.
“Things have definitely improved a lot for the council and project developers who are applying for OP,” he added.
On another note, he admitted that the council would not be spared from the hiccups in the processing of any type of applications or queries.
To avoid disappointment, he advised applicants to meet the council’s officers to find ways to iron out their problems.
Meanwhile, the courtesy call yesterday was headed by Sheda Kuching branch chairman Dr Christopher Sim, who introduced the branch’s new members to the council.
“We have always strived to pursue a smart partnership between Sheda members, the authorities and the general public to achieve the highest level of efficiency and positive outcome,” said Sheda Kuching branch deputy chairman Tony Su during the visit.
Besides Kuching, Sheda has branch committees in Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.
He said the Kuching branch covers Kuching, Kota Samarahan and Serian.
Proposals put forward during the visit included the need for joint council meetings to be held regularly with Sheda and professional consultants.
Su said this was to improve their standard operating procedures which were generally affecting the property industry.
‘This is an area where we hope the various councils will be supportive and continue to engage us,” said Su.
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