KK Community Hall closed until further notice
Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 Text Size: A file photo of the fire that damaged the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall. – Pic by JBPM KOTA KINABALU: The City Hall (DBKK) has suspended all bookings and use of the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall following a fire early Tuesday morning. The 1am blaze on 29 July 2025 caused structural damage to the building, prompting DBKK to begin assessments and plan for repairs. Those with existing bookings may cancel and request refunds by visiting the DBKK Hall Booking Unit on Level 7, Centre Point Sabah, and meet the officer in charge, Liveti Pouyin @ Lydia. Manual bookings made at DBKK counters will be refunded via official letter, while payments through the GoNet app will be automatically returned to users' accounts. For more information, the public may contact the Property Management Department at 088-244000 ext. 621 or 012-2143740 (Shafirah), during office hours from Monday to Friday. Operations at the Sustainability Centre located within the Community Hall compound are also suspended and will be temporarily relocated to Damai Multipurpose Hall from mid-August. DBKK apologises for any inconvenience caused and will continue to provide updates through its official channels. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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