Adenan (right) presenting the councillor appointment letter to Hamsein, while Wan Junaidi (second right) and Nogeh look on. — Photo by Muhd Rais Sanusi
LUNDU: Lundu District Council could look to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) for some inspirations on how to improve their service delivery, suggested Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem.
“MPP councillors have their own ward to take care of. It is a system that ensures there is no overlapping of duties in the various areas. Perhaps Lundu District Council can meet up with councillor Lo (Khere Chiang) and see how the system works in MPP areas.
“This is one way that Lundu District Council can further improve itself even though it is a small council,” he said at the swearing-in ceremony of new councillors at the district council office yesterday.
Adenan assured the councillors, under the leadership of Hamsein Atar, that he would give them maximum support so that they could perform their duties effectively.
“I can guarantee that money is sufficient for the projects that the district council wants to implement. I am glad to see ongoing projects in the area.
“I believe with the combination of old and new faces in the council, Lundu District Council will perform well in order to fulfil the expectations of the people.”
Meanwhile, Hamsein said Lundu District Council had been working hard to ensure that it fulfils its slogan of “To be the biggest amongst the smaller councils in Sarawak”.
“We have won recognition at the national level in 2012 with an award in Financial Management Excellence based on accountability index, in which we achieved four stars.
“At the state level, we obtained many awards too, including first placing for Civil Service Quality award for the local government category and others.
“This proves that Lundu District Council, with its small number of staff at 43 individuals, is working with full dedication in service delivery to the community.”
Thirty councillors received their appointment letters from Adenan during the swearing-in ceremony.
Also present were Santubong MP Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Mas Gading MP Anthony Nogeh Gumbek, Opar assemblyman Ranum Mina and acting Kuching Resident Zamahari Saidi.