Sunday, June 14, 2009

Accountability in Hong Kong

I have posted several media articles about the process in Hong Kong involving the legislative council and the Monetary Authority.

The elected Lego members (equivalent to our Members of Parliament) have summoned the top officials of the Monetary Authority for questioning regarding their role in approving the credit linked notes for sale to the general public, and the steps that they have taken to rectify matters after these products went bust.

This is the process of holding people accountable to do the job that they are expected to do. It is very educational. It is good for society and will encourage officials to learn from mistakes. It will lead to better governance.

Tan Kin Lian