The majority of complaints to Selangor Special Select Committee on Capability, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) pertained to basic infrastructure issues such as roads, drainage, communications, fibre optics, water supply and power supply.
Selcat chairman Lau Weng San said the responses were received in an infrastructure survey among Selangor investors.
He said Selcat had yet to decide whether to hold an open hearing on the infrastructure survey.
Lau stated that the committee needed to thoroughly review all complaints received, as some were irrelevant and did not warrant a hearing.
“Selcat will focus on matters under the jurisdiction of the state government, as some complaints and feedback received fall under federal jurisdiction,” he said during a press conference to update the media on the survey at the Selangor State Secretariat Building in Shah Alam.
In March, Selcat launched an infrastructure survey related to investors to collect direct information from investors, manufacturers and stakeholders.
The survey was to enable Selcat to identify challenges faced by investors, formulate effective improvement proposals and strengthen infrastructure development that supported both new and existing investments in Selangor, reported Bernama.
Lau, who is also Selangor State Assembly Speaker, said the state government did not take lightly complaints and feedback, as it aimed to maintain good relations with investors to ensure their continued investment in the state.
“I hope Selcat can function proactively to investigate every complaint and ensure that implementing agencies take issues seriously,” he said.
The Selcat committee consists of three assemblymen from the government, three assemblymen from the Opposition, and the Speaker.
“We also received many complaints which can be addressed at local council level.
“These include management of business permits and land matters,” said Lau, adding that some complaints brought to the attention of Selcat were also gathered from State Assembly sessions and media reports.
The survey for investors, manufacturers and stakeholders is available online at forms.gle/591qfD5VJxVvAHjU7 Separately, youths between the ages of 18 and 35 can still apply for the Selangor Youth Assembly Summit in July.
The closing date for applications is April 20.
In the first round, which will be on June 14, 112 chosen participants will be presenting in groups.
Further screening will be conducted before a total of 56 participants are selected for the summit scheduled to take place on July 28 and 29.
“Among the topics that will be discussed are the youth vote, economic empowerment,
social media, climate change, education, sports, artificial intelligence, and cost of living,” said Lau.
For details, visit dewan.selangor.gov.my/permohonan
