Unacceptable for hawkers to charge people for using chairs at Tanjung Aru beach, says assemblyman


KOTA KINABALU: It is not right for hawkers to charge between RM15 and RM20 to visitors using chairs and tables at the city's iconic Tanjung Aru beach as it is a public space, Datuk Junz Wong said.

Urging the authorities to take immediate action, the Tanjung Aru assemblyman said that it is unacceptable for traders or hawkers to impose charges on Sabahans and tourists using public spaces.

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