Siew Mun meeting constituents at a hall in Lurah Bilut. — ART CHEN/The Star
BEING close to the community, fast in responding to emergencies and quick in resolving issues – is the feedback received from Bentong folk about Barisan Nasional candidate Wong Siew Mun.
The 32-year-old local is an MCA candidate who is contesting the Bilut seat, one of four state constituencies under the Bentong parliamentary seat in Pahang.
Despite not being an elected representative, Siew Mun was at the forefront in assisting locals through several tragedies such as the fire in Kampung Baru Karak that engulfed more than 50 houses and the floods that affected several localities.
Sixty-three-year-old retiree Su Chin Chin, who lives near a village in Bilut, described Siew Mun as someone who is always around to help villagers whenever they encounter issues.
“She assisted with school events as well as repairs to places of worship and roads.
“Siew Mun is really fast when it comes to lending assistance,” added Su.
Similar remarks were given by 62-year-old retiree Wong Lang Yin, who recounted a recent incident where floodwaters entered her house due to clogged drains.
“Reaching our elected representative wasn’t easy. I was introduced to Siew Mun and spoke to her.
“Almost immediately, she got contractors to resolve the clogged drains in front of my house.
“Once, there was flooding in Bentong town, she came by with boats and rescued many of my friends who were stranded,” said Lang Yin
Md Zulkifle Md Yunus, the village chief of Kampung Felda Lurah Bilut, said Siew Mun always supported local programmes.
“She is close to the community and is present at nearly all our community events,” said Md Zulkifle.
When met on the 15th General Election campaign trail, Siew Mun said she had received lots of encouragement from residents.
“The sentiments and response from locals have been quite positive,” she said.
If elected, she plans to implement a comprehensive flood mitigation plan, empower youths as well as improve economic and employment opportunities.
Siew Mun said the manifesto was drafted after gathering feedback from the local community.
“I am confident that my manifesto is achievable and practical.
“I will do my best to help locals in trying times,” she added.
Siew Mun will be taking on incumbent assemblyman Lee Chin Chen from Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional’s Datuk Seri Chandra Balabedha and Mohd Shokri Kadir from Gerakan Tanah Air.
