KOTA KINABALU: Daily commuters from Pulau Gaya continue to face unsafe conditions at dilapidated jetties, sparking calls for the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to open up its newly launched jetty for public use.
The islanders, who rely on such jetties to travel between the island and the city, say the current infrastructure is wet, slippery and worn out, said Tanjung Aru assemblyman Datuk Junz Wong.
This is a risk to commuters, especially children and the elderly, he said. He raised concerns about emergency situations, questioning whether the current infrastructure could support urgent medical transfers.
“Access to a safe and orderly jetty is a basic necessity,” he said.
Recently, he said the City Hall opened a modern jetty under DBKK Holdings, equipped with improved facilities and comfort.
However, the jetty has been designated exclusively for tourism purposes.
“Kota Kinabalu has two jetties for tourists – the Jesselton Point ferry terminal and the new DBKK jetty but residents are left with unsafe facilities,” said Wong, who is Parti Warisan vice-president.
