Kuching: Ten questions regarding public spending, major development projects, and the management of Sarawak’s resources remain unanswered, raising concerns about the state government’s accountability and transparency.
Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said he had submitted all 10 questions to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly 14 days before its sitting, in accordance with the stipulated timeframe, but had yet to receive any response.
Chong, who is also DAP Sarawak Chairman, raised the issue at a press conference today alongside DAP Sarawak Organising Secretary Violet Yong and Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii.
The questions touched on several important areas of state administration, including the construction and operating costs of Kompleks Satria Pertiwi, production targets for Sarawak’s hydrogen project, expenditure on the Dassault Falcon 8X private jet and foreign investments that have yet to materialise.
He also sought answers on the disparity in cargo volumes at Senari Port, the proposed upgrade and expansion of Stutong Link Road, the presence of foreign contractors in Sarawak, and the delays faced by vessels waiting to berth at Senari Port.
Another issue concerned the proposal to extend the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) to Sarawakian students studying at other public and private universities.
Chong said the questions were submitted to obtain clear explanations on issues that directly concerned the public, particularly those involving the use of taxpayers’ money and the state’s development priorities.
However, he said the state government had failed to provide any answers despite having the opportunity to address the questions during the Assembly sitting.
He questioned why the government had allowed the Assembly to conclude without providing explanations on issues involving public expenditure, major investments and policies affecting Sarawakians.
Chong stressed that the dissolution of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly should not mean that questions of public interest can simply go unanswered.
He said Sarawakians deserved transparency and accountability from the state government, particularly regarding how public funds were spent and how major development decisions were made.
