Squatter structures sitting on prime land in KK to be demolished


Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan (left) talking to one of the squatters at a state Fisheries Department land in Kota Kinabalu on Friday.

KOTA KINABALU: Squatter structures built on 61 hectares of prime land belonging to the Fisheries Department in Sepanggar will be demolished soon.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the land is part of 150 hectares belonging to the department earmarked for development projects in the Greater Kota Kinabalu area.

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