KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- The Selangor government's decision to raise the assessment tax rate by 25 per cent, effective from January this year, has reignited debates around city council elections and put the spotlight on the role of local government services.
The argument, at least to those who are for the third vote, is that election gives property owners and residents the power to hold non-performing councillors accountable.
But just how influential are these councillors?
Malay Mail's brief survey of residents reveals limited awareness, if any, about the duties and powers of councillors.
We spoke to Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Rajiv Risyakaran and Medaline Chang of the DAP, both former Petaling Jaya City Council board members, to ge...