This is the role of an effective Opposition who must constantly remind the Government of its need to fulfil its duties, state MCA liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
“As of now, there are several issues such as the illegal water sport activities in Batu Ferringhi and the hawkers’ issue in Bukit Mertajam which I heard people claim that when ‘DAP mari(comes), hawkers mati(die)’.
“I have pointed out to the state government that it should implement the Personal Watercraft (Penang) Enactment 1999 (when addressing water sports activities) but instead it passed the ball to me,” Dr Ng, who is also Tourism Minister, said.
She lashed out at the DAP-led government for only knowing how to be the Opposition.
“We need to remind it of its duty (as a Government),” she said.
She added that party members must have a “direct touch” with the people.
“If there are any issues where the Federal Ministers can help, we will do our best to get them.
“Eventually, the people will know the difference between who talks a lot but does not work and who talks a lot and works a lot,” she said.
Dr Ng said this after launching the Barisan Nasional Bayan Baru parliamentary service centre, which commences operations today as part of the coalition’s effort to serve constituents better.
Located near a Sungai Tiram coffee shop beside a Shell petrol station, the centre opens every Monday from 8pm until 10pm.
Bayan Baru MCA division chief Tan Lai Theng said the political scenario in the state had changed with the existence of a two-party (political) system and this had prompted all parties to work harder for the people.
“Barisan needs to change outdated policies in order to serve the people better.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s 1Malaysia concept is receiving good response from the people here,” he said.
He also appealed to the other Barisan components in the area to work hand in hand to win back the constituency in the next General Election.
“I believe good service coupled with good leadership can lead to success,” he stressed.
The Star - Monday August 2, 2010
No comments:
Post a Comment