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Menggatal floods unsolved for five years, says YB
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025
By: Hayati Dzulkifli
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Menggatal floods unsolved for five years, says YB
“What’s more concerning is that despite several site visits by government officials over the years, no permanent solution has been implemented. Residents continue to see their homes nearly submerged, their belongings damaged, and their daily lives disrupted every rainy season,” Azhar said.
Kota Kinabalu: Darau assemblyman Azhar Datuk Matussin again urged the State government to take immediate and concrete action to resolve the long-standing flooding in Taman Wijaya, Manggatal which has plagued residents for the past five years now.

He said it is imperative for the State Government to end their suffering.

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“Based on community complaints and on-the-ground observations, to severe sedimentation in the main drains connected to the Sungai Rampayan as a key contributor to the problem. 

“This sediment build-up has increasingly obstructed water flow, resulting in floods whenever heavy rain strikes.
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