When it comes to elections and electing a representative, it is important to be as transparent and relatable as possible. Certain politicians do this by declaring their assets publicly to prove to the public that they don’t have anything to hide.
Recently, a MUDA candidate drew praise from netizens after he revealed his assets through a public asset declaration.
Alongside publishing the results on social media, Dobby Chew, who is MUDA’s Director of the Human Rights Bureau, is also running for the Seri Setia seat in the upcoming state elections, shared his assets in a press conference.
According to the asset declaration, Chew has only one bank account with a balance of RM174.25, making it his only liquid asset. Meanwhile, his only other assets include a Honda Civic car with loans amounting to RM134,670, his total personal debt.
Although questions were raised as he also revealed that his monthly salary is RM9,000 per month, netizens found his lack of liquid assets relatable.
Apa yang lebih lantang daripada kata-kata?
Tindakan.
Dalam memaknai budaya #PolitikBaru yang saya ingin bawa buat warga Seri Setia dan rakyat Malaysia secara amnya, saya hari ini telah mengisytiharkan harta saya.
Mungkin sesetengah orang akan memandang remeh, "apa yang rakyat… pic.twitter.com/RWloFvbHWc
— Dobby Chew #DobbySetiaBersama (@Dobby_Chew) August 3, 2023
Netizens praised Chew for being upfront about it and even made jokes about how they felt pitiful for him.
Meanwhile, Chew himself has taken to the comments in his stride and announced that he is, in fact, selling merchandise to help fund his campaign.
Thanks everyone for the support and concern after yesterday’s announcement.
I am in fact selling socks to help with my campaign ? you can buy the merch here: https://t.co/HEbaN3zfGo ✌?
— Dobby Chew #DobbySetiaBersama (@Dobby_Chew) August 4, 2023
What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments.
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