Podcast: 19 June 2024_Local Governance and City Council Quiz

What is the name of the host of the Life and the City Podcast?

• Nalina Ner

• Aida Amad

• Faret Wahab

• Kusini Mahendran

Which area is Kusha assigned to as a councillor?

• Zone 10

• Zone 13

• Zone 12

• Zone 11

How much funding do councillor receive annually?

• $250,000

• $100,000

• $150,000

• $200,000

What is the main focus area of Kusha's think tank in Malaysia?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Transportation

• Urban Planning and Housing

Who nominates the list of councillor for appointment?

• Local Residents

• State Committee Leadership

• Federal Government

• City Council Members

What is the main role of councillor in local governance?

• Executive Decision Making

• Legislative Review

• Policy Making

• Judicial Oversight

How often does MPJ allocate funding to councillor?

• Every 2 Years

• Quarterly

• Bi-Annually

• Annually

Which community group works closely with councillor to monitor river pollution?

• Friends of Kota Damansara

• Friends of Suai Panala

• Friends of Taman Aman

• Friends of Taman

What is one reason why many young people may not be familiar with local councillor and their roles?

• They are not interested in local governance

• They are living with their parents or renting elsewhere

• They are too busy with work or school

• They believe local counselors are ineffective

According to the video, when do people generally start caring about local governance?

• When they turn 30 years old

• When they start renting a property

• When they begin owning their own property

• When they retire