KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)
will take stern action against those responsible for dumping their domestic
waste near the State Meteorological Department, Jalan Batu Kitang, near here.
MPP Chairman Lo Khere Chiang explained that
his men had cleaned up the area several times but some irresponsible
individuals continued with their dumping activities.
“These illegal dumping activities are
mainly done by the adults, who should be setting a good example for the young
children, who are learning in school about the importance of having a clean
environment,” said Lo during a visit to the illegal dumping site yesterday.
Lo disclosed that MPP has been spending
some RM50,000 a year for cleaning up the illegal ‘hotspot’ dumping sites in
Jalan Batu Kitang, Jalan Kong Ping and Rantau Panjang.
“It is unfair for the council to waste the
taxpayers’ money to do so. The money could be used for other purposes like road
repair works in the MPP constituency.
“MPP is paying Trienekens to provide proper
trash bins for public usage but certain irresponsible individuals are taking
thing lightly by dumping their waste by the road side,” he said.
Lo also urged the public to play their part
in helping the council to stop these irresponsible acts by taking pictures of
any individuals found doing the illegal dumping.
“Hand over the pictures to the council so
that action could be taken or call MPP Public Health Division at (082)
615-566,” he said.
Lo (fourth Left) and some of the MPP councillors check on an illegal
dumping site after receiving complaints from the public.
Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Tuesday 08-Jul-2014
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