Sentosa State Assemblyman replies to DAP Michael Kong

suppadmin | April 11, 2025

State Assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, Wilfred Yap, has responded to what he described as “irresponsible remarks” by Michael Kong, saying the latter had taken his recent comments in a media video out of context.

“The claim that I am unwilling to assist those with complaints is inaccurate and misrepresents the actual facts and intention behind my message,” Yap said.

He explained that the statements he made in the video were meant to highlight the need for proactive governance and systemic accountability among government authorities and agencies.

“My message was clear, the public should first bring their issues to the attention of the relevant authorities or make use of platforms such as Talikhidmat, which are designed to facilitate direct and timely resolutions,” he said.

Yap added that if these government channels prove ineffective, he has always encouraged his constituents to approach him directly so that he can escalate such issues to higher authorities.

“This is a responsible approach that not only addresses immediate concerns but also promotes accountability within the public service system. Unfortunately, Michael Kong and his DAP supporters on social media have deliberately ignored this important point,” he said.

“As the elected representative of Kota Sentosa, my aim is to empower the people by reinforcing the use of proper channels while also being available to act when those systems fall short,” Yap added. “To suggest otherwise is misleading.”

He urged the public, particularly Michael Kong, to consider the full context of the video.

“Effective representation involves more than simply addressing individual complaints. It requires systemic reform to fix inefficient government bureaucracies. Without understanding this distinction, elected representatives risk being reduced to mere complaint messengers, rather than drivers of real change,” Yap said.

He reaffirmed his commitment to assisting the people of N12 Kota Sentosa, especially when government mechanisms fail.

“Let us focus on building a culture of competence, accountability and transparency at all levels of governance,” he said.