KUCHING, Dec 12: The issue of run-down drainage systems in Hui Sing falls under the local council’s jurisdiction, said Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate for Kota Sentosa, Michael Kong Feng Nian.
According to Kong, while Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) tries to blame DAP for everything under the sun, including the lack of basic infrastructure or poor upkeep of infrastructures, it should be noted that these items fall within the jurisdiction of the local authorities.
“In Hui Sing’s case, it is Kuching South City Council (MBKS),” he told reporters during a press conference held at DAP headquarters today.
He was responding to a video posted by GPS candidate Wilfred Yap, featuring Kapitan Tan Kun Gee yesterday, blaming DAP for the run-down drainage system in Hui Sing.
Kong noted that DAP had raised community issues to local authorities on numerous occasions.
He pointed out that not only are the complains being made through ‘Talikhidmat’, he also personally made it a point to issue letters to MBKS and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to look into such problems.
“Particularly the drainage problems at Stampin Resettlement Scheme and Jalan Stakan.
“I have records of these letters in my custody, and it is sad to note that till today, I have yet to receive any reply from the authorities,” he added. ― DayakDaily
