Littering, disposal woes at Kg Sembulan resolved
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) recorded a drop in the number of littering-related compulsory attendance order (CAO) cases this year, reflecting its success in managing the issue of garbage disposal.
Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister cum Minister responsible for City Hall, Datuk Edward Yong Oui Fah said the City Hall had only recorded a total of 88 CAO cases as of August this year.
“The people’s indifference towards the cleanliness of their surroundings has been dealt with by the enforcement of existing by-laws.
“The successful handling of serious littering and garbage disposal issues in Kampung Sembulan last year is a manifestation of the cooperation between City Hall and the Kota Kinabalu Court Environment Work Group, by issuing summonses to home owners who ignored prompts to clean up their compound. “A total of 140 CAO cases were recorded in 2016 under the AntiLitter By-Law 2005, while 88 cases were recorded this year, as of August,” he said in his opening address at the ‘Kota Kinabalu: A Clean, Green and Liveable City’ seminar here, yesterday.
Yong added that City Hall is adopting a new approach to reach the marginalised communities on Gaya Island, through the Love Gaya Island project or Projek Kasih Sayang Pulau Gaya.
He said the project, which is the brainchild of Malaysia Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Sabah branch, will offer health services and free clinics to residents of Kampung Kasuapan and surrounding villages.
“After receiving free checkups and treatment, locals will be exposed to information on recycling and the importance of environmental protection,” he added.
Also present was City Hall director general Joannes Solidau.