By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Environmental Protection Association (Sepa) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) to eliminate the persistent odour at the Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
They proposed to use effective microorganisms (EM) technology from Japan over a period of three months.
Sepa President Alexander Yee said the initiative presents a valuable opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry in efforts to raise hygiene and cleanliness standards at the market.
The move followed a courtesy call to Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew in April this year, during which Sepa expressed its intention to renew its working relationship with KePKAS for mutual benefit.
“The Minister encouraged us to play a proactive role in maintaining cleanliness in the State capital, especially in preparation for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
“Following this, I led a team of Sepa exco members on site visits, including to the KK Central Market, before proposing potential solutions,” Yee told reporters when met at the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.
“This is a high tourist concentration area, and it is therefore vital to keep the place clean and presentable.”
Based on past experience, Yee said Sepa is confident that implementing EM Technology at the KK Central Market will result in noticeable improvements within three months.
