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The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ayer Kuning voters want friendly, committed rep
TAPAH: Ayer Kuning voters want their new state representative to always engage with the constituents. Eka Anggraini Azuardi, a 40-year-old apam balik seller, said residents want someone approachable like the late assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin. 'We want someone responsive and grounded, not someone who is only seen during elections,' she said. She expressed her unhappiness with the one-way traffic system and lack of parking, which are hurting traders in Bukit Baldwin. 'The one-way traffic system implemented in certain areas is not ideal. 'Traders near Bukit Baldwin are struggling, with some finding it hard to make even RM50 a day. 'There's also not enough parking, which affects both customers and traders,' she said. Businessman Chong Thin Tuck, 53, cited poor road conditions and water supply disruptions in the area. 'The road condition here is quite bad, which I believe is caused by lorries. There are also potholes everywhere. Repair works are only done during elections,' he saids. Street vendor Sarah Isa, 45, said the elected representative must continue working for the people beyond the campaigning period. 'Don't just show up during elections,' she said, adding that the representative should be someone who cares about the locals and can find solutions to issues. Sarah also said that many locals were unfamiliar with Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), whose candidate KS Bawani is contesting in the by-election. 'For PSM, most people here don't really know them, so their chances seem uncertain,' she claimed. Retiree V. Ganesan, 65, who has met all three candidates from Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and PSM, believes Barisan is likely to perform well due to its established presence and past performance under Ishsam. 'I think Barisan will do well because the late Ishsam did a lot for the people. 'Barisan is also well-established here and many older voters like me are comfortable with the service they have provided,' he said.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Perak MB, leaders offers condolences after Ayer Kuning assemblyman dies during football game
IPOH, Feb 23 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad offered his condolences to the family of Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, who collapsed and died yesterday while playing football in Penang. Saarani expressed sadness over the passing of Ishsam, who served as Barisan Nasional's Ayer Kuning assemblyman since 2022. 'I received the sad news of the passing of my friend Ishsam late this evening. 'May God forgive his sins, have mercy on him and accept all his good deeds in this world. Let us all pray that his soul may be blessed and placed with those who do good deeds,' he said in a Facebook posting. Meanwhile, Bersatu's vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said Ishsam was a good friend of his. Ahmad Faizal said Ishsam was a well-known football player and later became involved in business with him and his father. 'It is a personal loss for me. He was a dear friend, and a very nice person,' he said. State Multimedia, Communications and NGO Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi said he was shocked to hear about Ishsam's passing. "Both of us were actually close. He is a kind person, easy to approach and connect with. 'We have lost a good assemblyman and I'm sure he will surely be missed by the people in his constituency,' he said. The 58-year-old Ayer Kuning assemblyman was in Penang for the 4-Corner Football Championship for the Chief Minister's Cup when he reportedly collapsed at about 5.20pm while shaking hands with other players on the sidelines. Ishsam was rushed to the Penang Hospital at around 5.40pm and attended to by medical personnel but pronounced dead at the Emergency Department at 6.28pm. Born on August 31, 1966, the former footballer was also Tapah Umno chief and was known for his active involvement in local issues and sports.
