Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) called for a more user-friendly approach as Kota Kinabalu and Penampang transition to a fully electronic parking system.
SAPP Vice President Gee Tien Siong proposed adopting a “time-and-punch” mechanism, similar to systems used in shopping mall parking.
“The system records the start and end times, automatically calculates the parking fee and deducts it from prepaid accounts,” he said in a statement, Friday.
“This prevents citizens from being unfairly fined for forgetting or delaying the extension of their parking time.”
The proposal reflects frustrations many Sabahans experienced under the coupon parking system, where failing to extend parking time on time often led to fines.
Gee urged assemblymen and MPs to consider public feedback, adding “transitioning to a smart parking system means delegating timekeeping tasks to computers rather than sticking to an outdated and less humane model.”
Gee also questioned the effectiveness of the Selangor-based supplier appointed by City Hall (DBKK) and Penampang District Council to deliver a parking system tailored to local needs.
“If the supplier fails to deliver, the Sabah government is capable of developing its own system,” he said.
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