Serving the people is a divine trust, says Perak assemblyman

Zafarulazhan Zan, the State Assemblyman for Kampung Gajah in Perak, views his position as a sacred trust, emphasizing his commitment to serving the people to the best of his ability. He believes this responsibility will be accounted for in the afterlife.

His approach to representation involves constant engagement with the community. Zafarulazhan regularly visits constituents who are ill, attends community gatherings, and provides assistance to the needy. He stresses the importance of a people's representative being present on the ground to directly hear their concerns, which he believes leads to more effective problem-solving.

This hands-on approach aims to ensure the welfare of the community is maintained and to strengthen the bond between leaders and the public. The Kampung Gajah constituency's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, livestock, and fishing, traditional sectors suited to the region's fertile land and water resources. Most residents derive their income from these nature-based activities and food production.

However, residents frequently raise issues concerning infrastructure needed to transport agricultural products like palm oil, bananas, and durian from their farms. They also report problems with padi cultivation, including issues with water supply, delayed subsidies for fertilizer and pest control, and deductions from their padi yields. Furthermore, the poor condition of farm roads, being damaged, narrow, or poorly maintained, hinders farmers from bringing their harvests to collection centers and markets.