Kuching South mayor lodges police report over ‘malicious’ remarks against him, family
KUCHING, Sept 27 — Dato Wee Hong Seng said he had lodged a police report over malicious statements recently made a...
Dato Wee Hong Seng, the mayor of Kuching South, has reported malicious statements made against him and his family to the police. In a Facebook live session, the mayor emphasized that netizens should refrain from personal attacks and malicious smears, instead focusing on providing rational criticism. Wee highlighted that public discussions should center on what has been done for the people and how to serve the community sincerely, calling for mature politics.
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been organizing various events to benefit the public, aiming to avoid personal publicity. Wee stated that the council would support events that genuinely benefit the community, disregarding the sources of funding or intent to gain publicity. He emphasized that the council's primary focus is to ensure the public benefits from any initiatives.
While acknowledging diverse opinions and the importance of reasonable criticism, Wee urged people not to assume that the council had used public resources for personal gain. Instead, he encouraged a better understanding of the actual circumstances. Wee noted that no administrative system is perfect and stressed that authorities should prioritize reviewing and rectifying mistakes while keeping the public informed of future development directions.
He clarified that MBKS's initiatives are not for personal gain but for the sake of future generations.
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