SUPP complaints bureau acts on complaints on illegal dumping, vandalism
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party ( SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (SPCB) chief Wilfred Yap said he had received complaints from residents about an illegal dumpsite at Everbright Park, 3rd Mile Penrissen Road here recently.
He said he was informed by the residents that rubbish had been dumped illegally at the roadside and a signboard put up by the Padawan Municipal Council ( MPP) notifying the public of a fine of RM2,000 if caught for illegal dumping had been vandalised.
Following the information and request for assistance, Yap together with local community leader Kapitan Cheong Ek Boh went to inspect and assess the situation to see what could be done to resolve the problem.
He said the matter had been brought to the attention of MPP.
Yap advised residents of all housing estates to be proactive in the cleanliness of their own residential area through ‘gotong royong’ activities and together with MPP build a beautiful, clean and sustainable housing area, instead of relying wholly on MPP for cleanliness.
“I hope that the public is aware that illegally dumped rubbish costs rate payers a lot of money each year in removal charges. Instead of dumping rubbish illegally, anyone who needs to dispose of bulk rubbish should contact Trienekens at 082- 612300 for their rates and charges,” he added.
Yap also encouraged the public to play their role by assisting MPP through reporting or lodging a complaint if they see anyone illegally dumping rubbish by the roadside, such as by giving MPP the registration number of the offender’s vehicle, location, date, time, description of rubbish and description of offender.
A photo of the offender taken from a hand phone will be very effective in identifying the offender, he said.
“SUPP Public Complaints Bureau is always ready to assist the public and lend a helping hand to anyone facing problems or who come across problems of public interest but does not know how to deal with it.
“Anyone requiring assistance can always call SUPP Public Complaints Bureau mobile number at 016-7797688 or 082246999 or go direct to SUPP head office to request for assistance,” he added.