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Too Busy to Attend 16 Days of Meetings
Datuk Dr Ngu slams Sarawak assemblymen: High salaries, heavy benefits, but derelict in duty

(Simanggang 16th) In response to a recent incident in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, where proceedings were briefly delayed due to insufficient quorum—forcing the Speaker to repeatedly ring the bell to summon assemblymen back into the chamber—Datuk Dr Ngu Piew Seng, President of the Federation of Sri Aman and Betong Divisions Chinese Association and Chairman of the Simanggang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, strongly criticised certain Sarawak assemblymen for being “irresponsible, negligent, and lacking accountability”, despite enjoying high salaries and generous benefits.

He said it was unacceptable that such a situation could occur in a state assembly that only sits twice a year, for approximately 16 days in total.
“Ordinary people work more than 250 days a year, and employees who are late or absent face salary deductions. Yet some state assemblymen, who only need to attend 16 days of meetings a year, are still unable to show up consistently. It is no surprise that the public is outraged,” he said.

Datuk Dr Ngu pointed out that, based on publicly available records, Sarawak state assemblymen already receive among the highest remuneration packages in Malaysia. According to a 2014 media report following a salary revision in 2013, a regular state assemblyman receives multiple fixed components, including: basic salary of RM15,000 per month; rural transport allowance of RM2,500 (with higher rates for rural representatives); additional transport allowance of RM5,000; special allowance of RM1,500; and telephone allowance of RM1,000.

“In total, their fixed monthly salary and allowances alone amount to approximately RM25,000, excluding sitting allowances, service centre allocations, and other benefits such as medical coverage, official overseas trips, and retirement pensions,” he said.

He further noted that some veteran politicians even continue to receive multiple pensions after retirement, including pensions as former state assemblymen, ministers, or deputy ministers, amounting to substantial sums.
Datuk Dr Ngu added that the Sarawak government has also continued to increase political and administrative expenditure in recent years, including the creation of additional state seats, political secretary positions, and various allowances and benefits. He estimated that the addition of 17 state assembly seats alone could increase government expenditure by approximately RM20 million per term, excluding pensions and constituency-related costs.

He stressed that in a time when the public is facing economic pressure, rising prices, and a higher cost of living, it is only natural for people to question why elected representatives enjoy such generous remuneration yet fail to fulfil even their most basic legislative duties.

“The legislative assembly is not a place to simply ‘sign in and collect allowances’. It is a sacred institution for scrutinising government policies, debating laws, and voicing the concerns of the people,” he said.

Datuk Dr Ngu said the incident once again exposed a lack of oversight and checks and balances among some ruling assemblymen, resulting in weak discipline and low accountability.

He urged the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly to immediately publish full attendance records of all assemblymen, including attendance rates, speaking and debate participation, questions raised, and reasons for absences, so that the public can scrutinise who is truly working and who is merely “drawing salaries without substance”.

He also proposed the implementation of a “deduction for absenteeism system”, whereby assemblymen who are absent without valid reasons should have their sitting allowances and certain benefits automatically deducted to ensure fairness.

“Public funds are not unlimited. Since state assemblymen enjoy among the highest salaries and benefits in the country, they must demonstrate corresponding responsibility and performance, rather than being derelict in duty and treating their role casually,” he said.

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Ramai orang hidup dengan satu harapan yang meletihkan:

“Nanti bila aku dapat itu, aku akan bahagia.”

Nanti bila kahwin.
Nanti bila naik pangkat.
Nanti bila gaji besar.
Nanti bila rumah siap.
Nanti bila hidup dah “jadi”.

Tapi realitinya, bahagia bukan destinasi akhir.

Ia bukan garisan penamat yang bila kita sampai, semua rasa sedih, kosong, penat dan kecewa akan hilang selama-lamanya.

Hidup tidak bergerak begitu.

Kadang-kadang kita sangka, kalau semua tugasan selesai, kalau semua impian tercapai, kalau semua benda sudah cukup, hati akan tenang buat selamanya.

Tapi rupa-rupanya, selepas satu impian tercapai, hidup tetap ada naik turunnya.
Tetap ada hari yang berat.
Tetap ada emosi yang berubah.
Tetap ada rasa tak sempurna.

Dan itu bukan bermaksud hidup kita gagal.

Itu cuma bermaksud kita manusia.

Mungkin sasaran yang lebih sihat bukan untuk rasa gembira setiap masa.

Tetapi untuk belajar merasa cukup.
Merasa tenang.
Merasa selesa dengan hidup yang tidak sentiasa sempurna.

Kita tak perlu kejar kebahagiaan yang sentiasa tinggi sepanjang masa.
Kadang-kadang, yang lebih realistik dan lebih menenangkan ialah belajar menghargai kegembiraan kecil setiap hari.

Secawan kopi yang sempat dihabiskan dengan tenang.
Balik kerja dan dapat baring sekejap.
Mesej daripada orang yang kita sayang.
Hari yang biasa, tapi tidak menyakitkan.

Bahagia bukan garis penamat.

Dan hidup yang baik bukan hidup yang sentiasa ceria.

Tetapi hidup yang masih ada ruang untuk bernafas, bersyukur, dan menikmati momen kecil walaupun dunia tidak sentiasa memihak kepada kita.

Kalau hari ini anda belum rasa “bahagia sepenuhnya”, itu tidak bermaksud anda gagal.

Mungkin anda cuma sedang belajar bahawa hidup ini bukan tentang sentiasa gembira.

Tetapi tentang mencari cukup, di celah-celah yang sederhana.

Tengah sedap dibuai mimpi pukul 3 pagi, tiba-tiba mata terbeliak besar. Jantung berdegup laju. Rasa macam ada 'tangan ghaib' tengah rentap dan simpul urat betis kuat-kuat! Automatik menjerit kejutkan pasangan kat sebelah. Sakit dia Tuhan saja yang tahu, sampai keluar air mata.

Refleks biasa kita bila betis tiba-tiba kejang (muscle cramp/charley horse), kita akan cepat-cepat suruh orang sebelah picit dan tonyoh urat yang tengah mengeras tu kuat-kuat. Lepas tu lumur p**a minyak panas banyak-banyak dengan niat nak bagi cepat lega.

Tolong berhenti buat macam ni!

Waktu otot tengah mengeras, tegang dan mengecut secara tiba-tiba, kalau anda paksa picit dan tonyoh dengan kuat, anda sebenarnya sedang merisikokan fiber otot (muscle fiber) untuk koyak dari dalam. Sakit kejang mungkin nampak macam hilang sekejap, tapi esok paginya betis anda akan rasa lebam, bengkak dan sakit nak pijak lantai berhari-hari.

Habis tu, kenapa benda ni selalu serang waktu malam? Ada benda 'menumpang' ke?
Bukan. Ini bahasa badan tengah menjerit minta tolong sebab:
1. Badan anda sangat kering (dehidrasi) atau kekurangan mineral penting macam Magnesium dan Potassium (kalium).
2. Kipas atau 'aircond' tala direct ke arah kaki berjam-jam sampai suhu otot drop dan jadi kejang kesejukan.
3. Seharian anda berdiri terlalu lama, jalan jauh, atau pakai kasut tumit tinggi kat office. Anda dah tidur, tapi otot kaki anda masih 'protes' sebab terlalu penat.

Apa cara paling selamat bila kena serang?
Jangan panik, dan jangan terus picit. Perlahan-lahan luruskan kaki anda. Guna tangan, tarik ibu jari dan tapak kaki menghala ke arah muka anda (dorsoflexion). Tahan 10 hingga 20 saat sampai urat tu kendur perlahan-lahan dengan sendirinya. Kalau mampu bangun, berdiri perlahan-lahan dan pijak lantai yang sejuk. Ini akan hantar signal ke otak untuk 'reset' balik saraf otot yang tengah terkejut tu.

Malam ni, sebelum tidur, minum secawan air kosong. Esok cari pisang untuk topup mineral badan. Kalau tiap-tiap malam kena tarik mengkarung macam ni, jangan buat tak tahu. Pergi klinik check darah, itu mungkin petanda buah pinggang atau saraf perlukan rawatan.

In Loving Memory of Angela Chong

A teacher of numbers, a mentor of hearts,
A colleague so dear who played many parts.
With patience and passion in all she would do,
She guided, she nurtured, she helped others through.

A dedicated educator and Red Crescent Teacher Advisor,
She touched many lives with compassion and purpose.
Through service and care, her spirit shone bright,
Always uplifting others, always doing what’s right.

A friend full of care, so thoughtful and wise,
With gentle reminders on health and good lives.
Her words were of comfort, her actions sincere,
A presence so warm, forever near.

Always there for those in need,
With kindness in thought, in word, and in deed.
A life so selfless, a heart so true,
The world is gentler because of you.

Though she has journeyed beyond our sight,
Her legacy lives, her light still bright.
May her legacy of care and service live on,
In every heart she has touched and inspired.

Our deepest condolences to her loved ones.

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In moments of loss, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the strength of community.

We mourn the passing of Ms Angela Chong Poh Lee, a dedicated educator cm Red Crescent teacher advisor, who has touched many lives.

May her legacy of care and service live on.
Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. 🤍