COMMENT | Ministers, YBs should take a hefty pay cut

COMMENT I have been waiting for quite a while to touch on this subject and was hoping someone in power would have the right sense and decency (not for political expediency) to make the first move.

So, yesterday’s announcement by Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari that the state has proposed pay cuts for executive council members, assemblypersons and the heads of state GLCs was exactly what I have long been waiting for.

So, kudos to Amirudin and Selangor. Right move.

Truth be told. I was actually waiting for Sarawak ministers to take the pay-cut lead and kick off this pandemic generosity. I am a little disappointed that did not happen.

Why? Sarawak lawmakers had voted for a three-fold hike in their monthly remuneration in 2013. This included the salaries and allowances for the chief minister, his cabinet and all state assemblypersons.

In normal and good times, no one will complain or say anything. Let them enjoy their salaries and perks...