KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)
aims to be a role model in community development by 2020 by continuously
improving its service delivery and enhancing the livelihoods of the local
people.
MPP Chairman, Lo Khere Chiang stated this in his speech yesterday during
the Swearing In of the MPP Councillors
held at the MPP Headquarters here.
“It is indeed timely for our new batch of
Councillors to come in as MPP has just crafted the 5-year Strategic Plan
effective from 2016 until 2020 and both our Councillors as well as our
administration have challenges ahead of them.
“It is also essential for our Councillors
as policy makers to make effective policies in support of the implementation of
this strategic plan and our administration led by MPP Municipal Secretary,
Andrew Joris Noyen, to carry them out effectively.”
Lo explained that among the focus of the
strategic plan were revenue enhancement, good governance and regulatory
compliance, stakeholders’ engagement, service efficiency, human capital enhancement,
restructuring of MPP, creating a livable city and culturally active
municipality, community based eco tourism, using ICT as catalyst, and improving
the cooperation from the locals towards the council.
Touching on the livable city focus, Lo, who
is also Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, said MPP would continue to emphasise its
Resident Councilorship System (RCS) to enhance the spirit of neighbourliness
and caring communities.
These values, he said, were paramount for
building and sustaining a dynamic, friendly and cultured community with a
strong sense of unity and identity.
He added the Ministry of Local Government
gave MPP a grant of RM200,000 for community development this year and with
this, the Councillors could work with the local communities in addressing their
needs.
Lo also revealed that MPP would continue to
think of innovative ways to provide good and clean eateries and restaurants for
tourists and investors to frequent.
“Similarly, the quality of living will be
enhanced with the increase in the number of parks and recreational facilities
which are able to provide comfortable places for people of all races and from
all walks of life, young and old to mingle, go and rest in the municipality,”
said Lo, adding the council would also cooperate with the police for a
crime-free and safe city.
Meanwhile, on the appointment of the
Councillors, Lo urged all MPP Councilors to be professional, efficient and
effective in order to effectively drive the MPP development agenda planned by
the state government.
“Being the grassroots leaders and the
policy makers of the council, all of you
represent the best interest of the local communities.
“You best understand the views and
aspirations of the communities and are the best representative to connect and
bond with the people.
“You are also our council’s ambassadors in
projecting the good image of the council and to connect and bond the local
communities with the councils and I look forward to a fruitful partnership and
collaboration with all of you for a progressive, sustainable and dynamic
municipal council,” he said.
A total of 32 MPP Councillors took their
oaths during the ceremony which was witnessed by Minister of Local Government,
Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Lo himself was sworn in as the Chairman of
MPP.
Also present were Assistant Minister of
Local Government, Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Walikota of Samarahan District
Council, Dato Peter Minos, MPP Deputy Chairman, Dato Ahmad Dato Sri Ibrahim and
other distinguished guests.
By : Christopher Lidom, Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Friday 05-Aug-2016
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