A recent high tide event once again highlighted the problem, with the bridge’s end becoming submerged and causing difficulties for residents.
BEAUFORT: Residents here are calling on authorities to address the recurring issue of the Bintuka Bridge, which becomes partially submerged during high tides.
This long-standing problem has made the bridge difficult to use, especially for vulnerable groups such as schoolchildren, the elderly, and pregnant women.
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An anonymous resident expressed worry about the bridge’s condition, emphasizing that the flooding has been a persistent issue.
They urged relevant parties to find a solution that would benefit the villagers.
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A recent high tide event once again highlighted the problem, with the bridge’s end becoming submerged and causing difficulties for residents.
The situation is particularly challenging for schoolchildren, who must remove their shoes to avoid getting them wet and dirty when crossing.
Residents have suggested potential solutions, such as constructing a culvert or elevating the road to prevent submersion during high tides.
They also called on local leaders, including Sipitang Member of Parliament Datuk Matbali Musah and Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam, to pay closer attention to resolving this issue.
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