KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch has taken offence with the way Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli called on citizens to register with the Central Database Hub (PADU).
In a statement it said his argument that they should do so to enjoy government subsidies, is uncalled for.
“This ‘if you don’t do it, you don’t get it’ attitude is somewhat arrogant and high-handed.
“The relevant authorities should first adopt a more appropriate approach by explaining it to the people and providing more detailed information to assist them in applying,” it stressed.
As Rafizi has announced that he will come to Kuching this week to explain the issues related to Padu, the party expressed hope that he can propose practical solutions to concerns.
Towards this end it supported senior minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah’s view that registration for Padu should not be rushed.
It said based on feedback collected from the grassroots level, the majority of people do not understand the function of Padu and have great concerns about its security.
“It is not uncommon for nation-linked websites to be hacked worldwide in recent years and the possibility of leakage cannot be ruled out.
“How do the authorities plan to prevent people’s data from being stolen by hackers?,” it questioned.
