Over 30 Ipohites were proud winners of the Ipoh City Council annual lucky draw. They were among the many ratepayers who paid their 2018 assessment bills in full without any arrears. The number of ratepayers who paid their 2018 dues in full had increased by 4.55 percent compared to previous year.
According to Mayor Dato’ Zamri Man 129,882 assessment bills were issued in 2017 while 135,795 bills were issued this year.
“The number is growing steadily. I hope Ipohites will continue to support the council’s initiative for the betterment of the city. I wish to express my gratitude to those who pay council bills without hesitation. And to the lucky winners, my heartiest congratulations,” said the mayor during the long-awaited prize-giving ceremony held at the foyer of the council building on Wednesday, April 18.
Mohammad Zulkafli Yusoff won the grand prize, a Perodua Axia Auto while Puteri Zawati Megat Ishak’s ticket got her a Honda Wave Alpha motorcycle. Chan Ching Ping and Ng Seng Yew took home a SYM E Bonus 110 motorbike each.
Other prizes on offer were a Samsung 710L fridge, two Demak EX90 motorbikes, LED TV sets, washing machines, personal computers, sofa beds, electrical goods and toasters.
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