State housing and local government chairman Sandra Ng (middle) presents awards to the council staff during the council employee awarding programme.
IPOH: Ipoh City Council (MBI) staff must strive to become high-performing knowledge workers or “K-workers” who set the standard for other local authorities, says an exco member.
Perak housing and local government committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said knowledgeable, creative, and committed personnel are essential to the city council’s success.
Ng stressed that development initiatives and strategic planning are equally vital to shaping Ipoh.
“The City Council’s role extends beyond cleaning drains, collecting rubbish and cutting grass, but also encompasses city development and the enhancement of human capital.
“MBI is not just here to solve basic municipal problems. It plays a much larger role in driving development, improving services, and elevating Ipoh’s status as a city we can all be proud of,” she said in her speech at the city council’s excellent service award event held at a hotel here on Thursday (May 15).
Ng also congratulated the 236 recipients of the award, calling them role models, and praised the council for its tireless commitment to maintaining a clean and livable city.
She said the council’s cleaning staff were noted for working late into the night to ensure cleanliness levels remained optimal, an effort seen as essential ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
“Between January 1 and Dec 31 last year, MBI undertook extensive efforts including cleaning 30,892 metres of drains, clearing 6,837 illegal dumping sites, and disposing of 223,672.63 tonnes of domestic waste.
“MBI also organised 101 gotong-royong sessions, installed 2,024 ‘no littering’ signs, and issued 1,444 compounds worth RM373,250 to litterbugs,” she said.
Ng reiterated the importance of strong leadership continuity within the council to drive further achievements, stating that such leadership would guide Ipoh toward becoming a smart, prosperous, and sustainable city.
Also present was Ipoh City Council secretary Ahmad Munir Ishak, who said that 176 excellent service award recipients would each receive an incentive of RM1,000 in the form of a Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate, a certificate of appreciation, and a commemorative gold coin.
Meanwhile, 60 recipients of the excellent proficiency award would receive a RM400 Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate and a certificate of appreciation.
