Politicians better not abuse power - Lee Lam Thye

SHAH ALAM - Politicians are urged to avoid unfavourable activities that can bring down their reputation especially scandals and crimes, as they were entrusted by the people to lead

Community activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said this following a statement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday which revealed that there is a 'political patronage' protecting online gambling platform operators in the country.

Lee said that politicians need to maintain their reputation and set a good example in order to not lose the support of the people thanks to their 'greedy' endeavour.

"For those involved in politics, they must understand their role, goals and be an example to the public.

"If they want to get the people's support, then they need to behave well, avoid scandals, crimes and things that are against the law.

"They need to realise that as politicians, they would not shy away from setting big ambitions to become Members of Parliament, assemblymen and ministers, so they must do their best and avoid things that can tarnish their reputation especially crime," he told Sinar