SANDAKAN: Liau Fui Fui, secretary to Tanjong Papat Assemblyman Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung, conducted an inspection of cleanliness concerns at a residential building along Singapore Road yesterday.
The visit, made on behalf of Poon, included representatives from the Tanjong Papat UPPM and Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) officers.
The primary issue raised by residents was uncontrolled waste disposal, with some tenants improperly discarding garbage—even throwing trash directly from windows.
“We have lodged multiple complaints and assisted in cleaning the area, but these are not permanent solutions,” emphasized Liau, who is also Jetama Water Sdn Bhd chairperson.
She urged MPS to enforce stricter penalties against irresponsible individuals as a long-term measure to curb the problem and ensure a cleaner, healthier living environment.
During the inspection, MPS officers confirmed that drainage maintenance—addressing clogged ditches and storm drains due to waste accumulation—will commence shortly to restore proper water flow and mitigate public health risks. – James Leong
