Sacofa, residents hold dialogue to resolve
tower issue
By : Christopher Lidom Posted on : Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Sarawak Tribune
By : Christopher Lidom Posted on : Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Sarawak Tribune
KUCHING: Sacofa Sdn Bhd (Sacofa) will come
out with proper data regarding radiation
emitted from their telecommunication tower in
residential areas. Following complaints from
the residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8,
Taman Park View, a dialogue session was held
between the Sacofa and the residents in order
to solve the issue involving the construction of
a telecommunication tower near the housing
areas.
According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, there is a need to improve the existing rule regarding this matter and at the same time, Sacofa must also come out with convincing proof that the radio frequency (RF) emitted from the tower is safe.
“The dialogue is fruitful as the residents are very cooperative. At the same time, they are giving Sacofa the benefit of doubt on the matter,” said Lo during the press conference held after the dialogues session between residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View, and Sacofa, held in MPP headquarters, yesterday.
According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, there is a need to improve the existing rule regarding this matter and at the same time, Sacofa must also come out with convincing proof that the radio frequency (RF) emitted from the tower is safe.
“The dialogue is fruitful as the residents are very cooperative. At the same time, they are giving Sacofa the benefit of doubt on the matter,” said Lo during the press conference held after the dialogues session between residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View, and Sacofa, held in MPP headquarters, yesterday.
He added that the proof must comprise comparisons of between the home electrical appliances that
transmitted RF such as Wifi, radio, television and many others.
“Next meeting will be held after the findings from Sacofa are out,” said Lo. The construction of the telecommunication tower was opposed by the residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View and their concern was voiced to MPP. Since then, Sacofa has stopped the construction of the tower.
“Next meeting will be held after the findings from Sacofa are out,” said Lo. The construction of the telecommunication tower was opposed by the residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View and their concern was voiced to MPP. Since then, Sacofa has stopped the construction of the tower.
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