'Do not be like the grassroots leaders before this,' says Jaujan Sambakong.
Village leaders in Sabah will be stripped of their posts if they are found to be abusing their power or condoning corrupt practices, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Jaujan Sambakong said today.
"The role of grassroots leaders is important because it helps the government know the problems faced by the people and to find solutions. "The appointed grassroots leaders should know their roles and responsibilities towards their respective villages, ensure the villages are clean, and know what is needed there," he said.
He said that favouritism, and giving preference to family ties in channelling assistance should be avoided, and a leader should instead be fair and listen to the problems faced by all the residents. "There is no shortcut to improving our outcome and capabilities but hard work and continuous effort. Do not, as leaders, be ignorant of any situation in our districts or villages.
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