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By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Sept 11: A proposal to increase allowances for councillors under local authorities will be presented to the Sarawak Cabinet soon, says Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Dr Sim who is Sarawak Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) acknowledged the hard work of councillors under local councils despite receiving a ‘very poorly paid allowance’.
“Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil (Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government) has been going around (to look into the matter).
“We are going to present to the Cabinet to see how we can adjust the allowance (to be) appropriate with the current economic situation and rising cost of living especially in the city or urban areas.
“Give us a little bit of time,” he said during the swearing-in ceremony for the new deputy mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) held at MBKS headquarters here today.
On Sept 1, Dr Sim hinted at the possibility of the allowance increase, stating that Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg himself has given consideration to the matter in principle. — DayakDaily
