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Daily Express
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Government intervention urgently needed to quell public unrest
Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Mohd Izham Bin Hashim Text Size: Mokran outlined the widespread impact of water supply problems affecting both his constituents in Sungai Manila and those in Sandakan. Kota Kinabalu: Sungai Manila Assemblyman Mokran Ingkat called for urgent and decisive government intervention to tackle critical issues that continue to strain the daily lives of Sabahans. 'In the past month alone, there have been two demonstrations staged by residents over the prolonged water shortages,' Mokran said, highlighting the mounting frustration among the public. The most recent protest occurred just three days ago in Taman Permata, with another demonstration held previously in Kampung Peringkat Enam Rancangan Lubuh, Sandakan. Mokran outlined the widespread impact of water supply problems affecting both his constituents in Sungai Manila and those in Sandakan. While acknowledging the efforts of the Water Department in addressing these issues, he noted that some progress had been made after meeting with the District Engineer, for which he expressed gratitude. However, he stressed that these temporary fixes were insufficient to solve the long-term water supply problems in the region. 'I sincerely hope that efforts to resolve Sabah's water challenges will continue, especially given that the Water Department has been allocated the largest share of this year's budget,' he added, emphasising the need for sustained action and greater efficiency in using the funds. Mokran also raised concerns about the ongoing issue of bursting pipes in his constituency, which have resulted from increased water pressure. This problem follows the previous issue of low water pressure, which had already been a major inconvenience. He urged the government to give particular attention to the water pipeline connections leading to village areas, which remain vulnerable to bursts despite improvements to the main connections. 'While the main pipelines have been replaced, the branch pipes connecting to the villages frequently burst under increased pressure.' 'I hope this year's allocation can be fully utilised to upgrade our entire water distribution system,' Mokran emphasised, calling for focused government efforts to address Sabah's ongoing water supply issues and ensure a more reliable and sustainable infrastructure for the future. Shifting to electricity concerns, Mokran highlighted potential blackouts at educational institutions within the Sabah Education Hub in Sandakan. He informed the assembly that a concessionaire responsible for payments was allegedly awaiting payment from four institutions before settling their own bills, leading to disconnection warnings from Sabah Electricity. 'I am concerned that if this issue is not resolved, the educational institutions there – namely UMS, MRSM, Polytechnic, and Vocational College – will once again be without power,' he said. Addressing road connectivity, Mokran acknowledged the Public Works Department's maintenance efforts but lamented their lack of durability, observing that roads quickly developed potholes after repairs. He urged for more meticulous and systematic maintenance, questioning the quality of materials or outdated methods. He also criticized the slow pace of major road repair works, citing lengthy culvert replacement projects near Sabah Hotel and ongoing delays on Jalan Nasalim. The Assemblyman also brought attention to the issue of affordable housing, relaying concerns from the B40 youth group who recently aired their grievances via a TikTok podcast called 'Kunyangyang Show' by the group 'Merpati Simpang'. He noted their frustration over homes developed on LPPB land, intended as affordable, but priced at RM300,000 or more, which he stated was beyond the reach of young individuals earning RM1,700-RM2,000. He called for LPPB to genuinely develop 'Therefore, we appeal to the government to ensure that LPPB genuinely develops affordable housing on its own land, and not burden the community.' * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sungai Manila YB denies claims he failed to act on water woe
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Mokran emphasised that the Sabah State Water Department is currently constructing five large water tanks around Sandakan, but the projects had yet to be completed. SANDAKAN: Sungai Manila Assemblyman Datuk Mokran Ingkat denied claims that he failed to take action over the prolonged water supply issue affecting Kampung Rancangan Luboh and surrounding areas, here. He said the issue had persisted for over seven years and involved a large portion of the district, not just one village. Advertisement 'I understand the situation. On June 13, I attended a briefing with the district water engineer and was informed that the issue affects many areas, not just Kampung Rancangan Luboh,' he said in a statement. According to Mokran, several measures had been taken, including the installation of a 2,400-litre water tank in the village in 2021. 'Additional tanks were also proposed, but the application to the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) was rejected due to his status as a non-government assemblyman. 'I do not have full executive power. This is the limitation faced by the opposition. Still, I continue working for the people's benefit,' he said. Mokran emphasised that the Sabah State Water Department is currently constructing five large water tanks around Sandakan, but the projects had yet to be completed. He said pipe leaks caused by increased water pressure had also contributed to the delays. He stressed that the core problem lies in the failure of implementation by departments and agencies, not due to elected representatives neglecting their duties. 'I urge for the baseless accusations against me to be retracted immediately,' he said. He also questioned the effectiveness of deploying only two water supply trucks to cover the entire area, saying the demand far exceeds that capacity. Mokran revealed that he had brought in experts from the Sirim Institute in Kedah to explore alternatives, including the proposal to install a 2,000-litre-per-day water treatment plant. However, the plan was hindered by political and administrative constraints. 'I see myself as an opposition assemblyman without full authority, but I have never stopped raising the water issue at every State Assembly sitting,' he said. Mokran, who is also Umno Libaran Division Deputy Chief, urged all relevant agencies and ministries to treat the issue with urgency and to prioritise long-term solutions, not only for water but also persistent problems such as power supply, education and road conditions. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Korea Herald
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Catch Table offers promotions for family month of May
Restaurant reservation platform to offers chance to dine at star chefs' eateries Restaurant reservation platform Catch Table rolled out a special event entitled "Gourmet Raffle," running Monday through next Wednesday, through which users of the Catch Table app have a chance to win a free meal for four at one of the participating restaurants. Each user can enter the raffle once a day during the event period and the winner will be notified May 1. Six restaurants are participating in the event: Mokran, a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Seoul run by star chef Lee Yeon-bok; Doryang, also a Chinese restaurant run by chef Lim Tae-hoon who appeared on "Culinary Class Wars,"; Chinese restaurant Tian Mimi in Hongdae run by chef Joung Ji-sun; The Parkview at Hotel Shilla; Osteria Orzo, an Italian restaurant featured in this year's Michelin Guide Seoul and Haeundae Amso Galbijip, a restaurant specializing in grilled Korean beef in Busan. New app users making their first reservation will receive a discount coupon worth 5,000 won ($3.53). Additionally, a flower pre-order service will be available throughout May, allowing customers to order flowers in advance for a specific date and restaurant.
