Local govt needs mix of reps to benefit rakyat


Councillors in attendance at Subang Jaya City Council’s full board meeting in August at its headquarters.

The quota for non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives as councillors is now in a spot, with talk that many will be axed.

Several councillors’ term ended on Dec 31, and there is chatter that they will be replaced.

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