Former PAS assemblyperson for Sungai Abong, Sheikh Ibrahim Sheikh Salleh described Pakatan Harapan candidate for Simpang Jeram, Nazri Abdul Rahman, as a commited individual who helps people regardless of their political leanings.
Sheikh Ibrahim, the two-time assemblyperson of the constituency now known as Simpang Jeram, said Nazri proved his worth when he served as an engineer at the Muar Municipal Council.
He said Nazri helped him resolve residents’ problems even though they were not from the government party.
“I’ve known him since 1999 and he is very professional at his tasks and has never picked or chosen when helping any elected representative.
“When I lodged complaints about development issues for people here, he was understanding and helpful, so my work as an assemblyperson then was very simple and hassle-free…
“He is not biased, and doesn’t choose according to parties,” he told Bernama at his residence today.
Sheikh Ibrahim (above) said even though he was in the opposition at that time, his work and service to residents were made easier thanks to Nazri’s hard work and diligence.
Sheikh Ibrahim, who joined Amanah in 2019 and is the current Simpang Jeram Harapan election director, said Nazri, a civil engineer, truly had the intention of helping residents in the constituency.
He said this is especially in mitigating flash floods, going as far as completing his doctorate in flood issues even though Nazri was already nearing his 60s.
“He did his doctorate not for a better job opportunity but because he wanted to learn more about flood issues, so we can see his commitment.
“To me, he’s a great man, better than I was, if he becomes a YB (Yang Berhormat),” he added.
‘He did the work’
Sheikh Ibrahim said there may be those who will question why Nazri could not resolve flood issues completely during his tenure in the council.
However, as a long-term resident and former assemblyperson, he considers Nazri’s efforts as being more effective than what had been done dozens of years previously.
“He (Nazri) discussed about the problems, planned solutions, he did the work, but you must remember, the funds don’t come from him, there will be funds only if the state or federal government approves it,” he said.
The Simpang Jeram state by-election will be a three-cornered fight between Nazri, PAS central committee member Dr Mohd Mazri Yahya of Perikatan Nasional, and independent candidate S Jeganathan and polling day is set for this Saturday.
- Bernama
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