KUCHING, Oct 31: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been urged to address the soil erosion issue which poses a significant threat to a resident’s property at Lorong Song 6.
The soil erosion, which primarily affects the public drain under the jurisdiction of MBKS adjacent to the resident’s house, has reached a concerning level in recent times, according to Michael Kong of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak.
Kong, who is the special assistant to DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, was made to understand that the resident, only known as Bong, had made numerous complaints, including personal visits to the Council four times since early this year, but no remedial action has been taken.
“Bong made an effort to mitigate the situation by attempting to plug the hole and undertake corrective patching as safety measure. But as the ground keeps sinking, these attempts have proven insufficient.
“Right now, things have become so bad to the extent that the fence around his house is skewed and at risk of collapsing,” he said in a statement today.
Additionally, Kong pointed out the presence of a large hole by the road near the affected drain, which poses a significant danger to motorists using the road.
Noting that MBKS often encourages the public to report problems and issues, he expressed concerns about the Council’s inaction.
“Local authorities bear a vital responsibility in safeguarding the safety and well-being of the residents they serve. The timely and effective resolution of residents’ complaints and feedback is of utmost importance.
“If the current leadership of MBKS is unable to address these issues effectively, it may be time to consider alternative appointments that can provide the proactive solutions that the public needs,” Kong suggested. — DayakDaily
