KUCHING: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh has raised concerns over the motives behind an online survey conducted by academician Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, which assessed the views of netizens on the performance of Dayak leaders in the Madani and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) governments.
Miro questioned the validity of the survey, suggesting that the small sample size of respondents may not provide a comprehensive reflection of the Dayak community’s views.
“Positively, in my opinion, we can improve well on his findings, but I didn’t see any findings, rather than hidden motives known to him.
“What is the motive for Jayum to do such an analysis? He’s been controversial in the past with some of his comments about the Dayak community, and as a Dayak himself, he should know better.
“Is it good to ridicule or despise your own kind in such a manner?” he said.
While acknowledging both positive and negative aspects of the findings, Miro stressed that the role of elected representatives is to serve the community to the best of their abilities.
“As wakil rakyat, we take our tasks and responsibilities to the highest level, and serving the people with the capacities we carry is our utmost priority.
“We know we can’t fulfil everything 100 per cent, but we are doing our best, bringing developments, assistance, and support in the name of helping our people,” he added.
The survey, which evaluated the performance of 18 Sarawak Dayak ministers and deputy ministers, revealed mixed results.
Only three leaders received approval ratings of 50 per cent or higher.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi topped the list with 65 per cent ‘approval’, followed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at 55 per cent, and Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom at 50 per cent.
On the other hand, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Aro Dagang and Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai garnered the lowest ratings, with approval at just 35 per cent and 38 per cent, respectively.
Among deputy ministers, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu and Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil received the highest approval at 46 per cent, while Datuk Majang Renggi and Martin Ben were rated the lowest at 36 per cent.
