SANDAKAN: The state government will not demolish the
houses in Gum-Gum if the residents move into the new People Housing Project
(PPR) that has been constructed in the area.
Gum-Gum assemblyman Datuk
Zakaria Haji Mohd Edris gave the reassurance as the opposition had turned the
demolition rumour into a political issue.
“It is just a rumour as our
Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman, had also clarified during
his last visit here in Gum-Gum that existing houses in this area will not be
demolished.
“As a government, we are
concerned not only about the people’s needs but also their safety. The PPR was
constructed here to give comfort to residents in this area that were always
affected by flash floods,” he said.
Speaking at the Merdeka Raya
celebration organised by Rela at Pekan Gum-Gum yesterday, Zakaria advised
residents in Gum-Gum not to believe the rumour spread by the opposition.
“It’s an undeniable fact
that the government has not only brought economic development to our state but
also enhanced the solidarity among the multi-cultural people,” he added.
State Rela director
Samasuddin Haji Lawe also joined local residents in the celebration which was
enlivened by traditional dance performances.
Meanwhile, Zakaria expressed
his gratitude to all Rela members who dedicated their service during the recent
visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to Sandakan. (theborneopost)
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