“90% Indians voted for PH in GE15 yet no one single Indian in list of 14 DBKL advisory members”

 

SUCH is the frustration expressed by Barisan Nasional-backed Senator Sivarraajh Chandran after the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) unveiled its list of new Advisory Board members comprising 11 Malays and four Chinese led by mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud.

The former Cameron Highlands MP from MIC was further astonished to find out that there is “not a single Indian community representative who’s qualified in terms of academics and experience in KL in the eyes of the Madani government”.

“This isn’t about religion or race but I’m talking about community representation,” he lamented in a Facebook post.

“We’ve (Indian community) temples, squatters and small business issues in KL; who will address these issues and find an amicable solution? Be fair and practical lah.”

Interestingly, the National MIC Youth which rued as “weird how Indians seem to have vanished from DBKL’s sight” was mocked by rightists who claimed that “Indians don’t deserve to be appointed by virtue of being land-grabbers to erect (illegal) temples”.

But on a serious note, the youth wing wondered if “Indians have become increasingly unnecessary in DBKL’s decision-making process”.

“These board members are actually important because they provide policy recommendations, financial planning and the direction of city administration to DBKL,” rued National MIC Youth on its FB page.

“But it seems this time around, the Indian representative is not needed at all. To the anne (“elder brother” in Tamil) who cried on the roadside when Anwar became PM, Vaazhthukkal (“congratulations” on Tamil). And also congratulations to all the (PH) voters … Enjoy the results.”

Bersatu’s associate vice-president Sri Sanjeevan Ramakrishnan was surprised with the exclusion of Indians given “KL has many qualified Indian professionals such as lawyers, architects, academics and community leaders”.

“It’s impossible that not even one is eligible. Ironically, during GE15 we were told that 90% of the Indian community supported the Madani government,” jibed the former anti-crime activist on X.

“Yet when it comes to appointments and representation, the Indian community seems not to exist.”

Federal Territory PAS Non-Muslim Supporters Wing head Dr A. Subash Chandrabose asked if the Federal Territories (FT) Ministry has overlooked the welfare and voice of the Indian community in the Federal capital.

“I hope the FT Ministry can review this matter and consider appointing representatives from the Indian community to ensure that the principles of inclusiveness, balance and justice in the administration of the KL city continue to be maintained,” stressed Subash who is also the Muafakat Nasional vice-president.

“KL belongs to all Malaysians. Therefore, the voice of each community must be given space in the decision-making process for the sake of inclusive and prosperous city development.” – Focus Malaysia