Landfill lunches? Sabah group asks Kota Kinabalu City Hall to clarify packed food claims
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — The Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) is seeking a clarification from City Hall (DBKK)...
On August 14, the Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) reached out to Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) seeking clarification regarding claims that food vendors are selling packaged meals at the Kayu Madang landfill. The idea was sparked by a widely shared social media post on Instagram, which appeared on the sabah.info page, raising questions about the authenticity of such activity.
The post encouraged public engagement by inviting orders, prompting SEAG to inquire about the matter's validity. DBKK's Kayu Madang landfill, situated in the KKIP area, serves several municipalities, including Kota Kinabalu, Petagas, Putatan, Penampang, Tuaran and Kota Belud. The group emphasized that from a public health standpoint, such operations could pose significant concerns due to the typically unsanitary conditions associated with landfill sites.
They highlighted that given the landfill's role in multiple regions, pinpointing the origin of any potential health risks could be difficult, underscoring the need for early intervention. SEAG plans to formally correspond with DBKK to verify the claims and, should they be confirmed, to advocate for necessary measures and awareness campaigns about food safety and hygiene practices among food vendors, DBKK staff, and others at the landfill site.
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