Call For More Dialogues With Legco Members
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The public is hoping for more dialogues to be held with the appointed members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) following the successful session last Sunday afternoon with the Consultative Council of Mukim Kilanas (MPMK).

Village and mukim residents said such sessions are important towards improving the socio-economic standing of the people nationwide.

"We are hoping to also be given a similar opportunity as the people of Mukim Kilanas.

"It would be great if the appointed members could organise such assembly with our mukim.

"Then they would know of our grievances and shortcomings... so we could all enjoy a better life in this peaceful nation," they said.

The reconvention of the LegCo was done to provide more opportunities to the rakyat to get involved and make constructive contributions to the national development, they added.

Through the LegCo, the goals and aspiration of the people of every level would be known.

They said the LegCo is the communication bridge between them and the government.

During the Sunday session, MPMK brought up some 32 issues and proposals towards the betterment of the socio-economy of the people as well as the nation.

Calls for more studies to be made on the latest education system of Bersepadu or Integration; the re-establishment of religious schools and teachers' training college; revitalisation of pension pay for retirees; the preservation of national heritage; the relocation of heavy industry from residential areas; the abolishment of parking fees at RIPAS Hospital and others were made to the appointed members of the LegCo.

Last Sept 25, Brunei marked another momentous day with the convening of the first session of the Legislative Council in the Sultanate after a long gap of 21 years.

"We are aware that Bruneians have ways to express their ambitions and resolve grievances. For sure they will accept the revival of the State Legislative Council (as) one more layer of forum for them to channel their views and opinions," His Majesty said in a Titah during the opening ceremony of the LegCo.

"However, the revival of the State Legislative Council will not jeopardise the peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed all this time.

Its existence is not designed to spark chaos and apprehension among the community," added His Majesty. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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