It's a smelly situation but Likas YB is missing: SAPP
Published on: Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Kota Kinabalu: A great stink is getting residents in Likas up in arms and many suspect raw sewerage is flowing in through drains in the areas and ending up at the flood mitigation pond nearby. Sabah Progressive Party Secretary General Datuk Richard Yong said many Likes folks had complained to him about the stench from the flood mitigation pond. They wanted to complain to the Likas YB but he was always nowhere to be found," he said after visiting the Likas mitigation pond Monday. ADVERTISEMENT He said the foul smell from the pond was obvious at nearby housing areas such as Taman Likas Jaya. "I also sympathise with the students and teachers of SMK Lok Yuk that is nearby because the stench can be overpowering especially in the current dry weather conditions," said Richard who is the SAPP candidate for the Likes State seat. He said apart from the stench was the health concerns when the foul smelling water was eventually discharged into the Likas Bay. "You don't need to be a scientist to know that such foul smelling water would contain bacteria and all sorts of toxic substances,' Richard said. ADVERTISEMENT "All this water will eventually flow into the Likas Bay that has become an important recreational spot following the closure of the Tanjung Aru beach area," he added. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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He said authorities such the City Hall and the Drainage and Irrigaton Department should immediately take measures to trace the sources of the sewerage and tackle the problem.
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"Let's not wait until the situation worsens and lives are endangered because a blind eye was turned to this problem," Richard added.