'Klang councillors' RM110,000 allocation should be raised'

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Klang Royal City Council councillor Kim Kok Thai has proposed nearly doubling the annual budget for councillors from RM110,000 to RM200,000 to better support urgent local projects and community programmes. If approved, the increased funding would enhance councillors’ ability to address infrastructure issues promptly, improve coordination with city departments, and enforce stricter oversight of contractor performance.

Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) councillor Kim Kok Thai has proposed increasing the annual budget allocations for councillors, aiming to enhance their ability to implement community-focused projects effectively. Currently, each councillor receives RM110,000 annually, which includes RM10,000 earmarked for festive events and RM100,000 designated for "Mesra Rakyat" community programmes, along with an additional RM40,000 allocated for small-scale projects requiring immediate attention.

Kim argued that raising these allocations would provide councillors with greater flexibility to address urgent local concerns, particularly those involving drainage infrastructure and other timely interventions. He highlighted that the current funding sometimes limits councillors’ capacity to respond promptly to residents’ needs and to undertake small infrastructure improvements that could improve community welfare.

During MBDK’s pre-budget meeting for 2027, a proposal was reportedly made to nearly double the councillors’ annual budget to RM200,000 each. The increased funding, if approved, would enable councillors to expand the scope and frequency of their community initiatives.

In addition to budget considerations, Kim called on the city council’s departments to maintain better communication with councillors about ongoing community activities, fostering improved coordination and engagement with the public. He emphasized the importance of interdepartmental collaboration to optimize the impact of local projects.

Kim also stressed that council departments should strictly oversee contractors’ work to ensure compliance with established standards. He outlined three critical criteria for project management: quality of work, timely completion, and accountability. According to him, projects should not be considered complete if inspections reveal substandard outcomes or deviations from specified requirements.

To safeguard public funds and preserve service quality, he urged prompt rectification of defects and appropriate measures against unjustified delays. Ensuring contractor accountability remains a key priority in maintaining the effectiveness of municipal projects and delivering satisfactory results for Klang residents.

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