What puzzles most is when no contention in un-contested wards equates to automatic qualification for MPs. Shouldn't there be a system that ensures the efficacy of MPs for un-contested wards as well? No contest doesn't mean that the particular MP has been doing a good job. In replacement, there's always a case where the constituent have their own NMP.
Should there not be a system, where the nation gets to evaluate the respective MPs (regardless of contention during GE)? At least its certain that this will be a constant spur. In which, everyone benefits, for there will be a constant drive for improvements. Where, does who under-achieve can kiss good bye to their comfortable seats.
In the private sectors, everyone has a KPI to uphold. Remuneration & incentives are tagged against the individual's respective performances. Its never the case where all employees under the umbrella gets a standardized pay-rise. In some cases, under-achievers & slackers are also told to walk the plank, hence minimizing on the toll of over-heads, while assuring performance & efficacy. Even the CEO & top level management do not have immunity against facing the sack. I haven't found justification on how an admin worker who photocopies paper, and simple filing gets to enjoy increment as much as those with higher responsibilities.
Executive level politicians or even down to the uniformed man at the bottom of hierachy, they are collectively known as public servants. The reason they serve the nation, should always be bourne of service for the better good of the nation. The job security in itself should already be incentive enough to keep them at the post, so whereforth is the need to claim that higher pay eliminates corruption? Enough will never be enough, nobody can say that 1 who's paid 5 figured salary will not say no to another 5 figures on the sidelines.