KKCCCI condemns SUDC for ignoring ‘stop-work’ order

KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) on Wednesday condemned the action of Sabah Urban Development Corporation (SUDC) for disrespecting the Chief Minister’s directive and Mayor’s “stop work” order issued to it.

KKCCI President Datuk Michael Lui said despite the said directive and “stop work” order, SUDC still continued with the construction of the Star City redevelopment project on a disputed land of 7,200 square feet next to SJK(C) Chung Hwa Kota Kinabalu.

Lui said Mayor Datuk Nordin Siman had confirmed to the media last Saturday that the development and building plan for the project has yet to be approved and an order has been issued to the SUDC’s contractor to stop work.

“Why is SUDC so hasty in commencing work without obtaining approval from the relevant authorities? They can expedite the submission of the report, as requested by the Cabinet, for a win-win solution to all parties concerned.

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“Can’t they just wait for the Cabinet’s decision? How can they just ignore the laws and authorities, and proceed with the construction?” Lui told a press conference held at the KKCCCI building, here.

He believed the State Cabinet would do what is right for the people.

“There is a strong growing voice from the Chinese community to report the matter to the relevant authorities and they will not rule out the possibility of requesting for an investigation in order to protect their interest over the said land.

“We will wait for the Cabinet’s decision and outcome of the report from the Lands and Surveys Department.

“We, the Chinese community, teachers, students’ parents and ex-students of Chung Hwa School, would like to know the truth on the matter. We will take all measures at all costs to defend our land and claim what rightly belongs to us, not even an inch less.

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“We trust that KKCCCI will make sure our stand of absolutely in favour of Fujian-Sabah investment and trade cooperation as our Chamber’s stand is obvious and firm, to welcome any foreign investment in Sabah in order to drive and stimulate Sabah’s economic development.

“However, we insist that everything must be in accordance to the law and requirements. Transparency and impartiality is of utmost importance,” he said.

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