KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has denied allegations that cronyism is involved in appointing a company for beach cleaning.
In a statement on Friday (May 10), DBKK said the allegation was made in a viral video showing a garbage-filled beach area in Tanjung Aru.
DBKK added that a site inspection showed that the area shown in the video is under the supervision of Tanjung Aru Eco Development Sdn Bhd (TAED).
"We appointed a local company on Aug 1, 2022, to oversee the cleaning and maintenance of Tanjung Aru 1, while Tanjung Aru 2 and 3 are under TAED," read the statement.
DBKK said it was satisfied with the company's performance, adding that cleaning works were completed on time.
The company is in charge of the areas including Tanjung Aru Beach, stretching from the Kinabalu Yacht Club building to the wall of Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa; the Tanjung Lipat beach area, garbage traps near the Imago Shopping Mall, Omega, and City Mosque; and beaches at the mouth of Sungai Likas, the area adjacent to Anjung Senja, and Kampung Kabel in Tanjung Aru.
DBKK also urged for proper fact-checking to be done before making any statements or claims.
Any complaints and suggestions can be submitted to the DBKK complaints hotline at 088-313 991 or the DBKK WhatsApp hotline.
