Wednesday, September 9, 2009

MBKS sits on fallen tree complaint


Almost a year ago, I wrote to the Kuching City South (MBKS) telling them of a few trees which were leaning towards the house of a Mr. Sim at 1106, Lorong 2 Chong Kiun Kong, urging the Council to chop down the trees before further damages could be done.

I had followed up by calling the Council’s Hotline and was given the excuse that the trees are on a private land.

I suggested to the council that due to the danger the trees might pose to Mr. Sim’s house and nearby residents, I asked them to chop the trees and the expenses be billed to the land owner.

Mr. Sim and his nearby neighbours had said that if the trees were to fall on their houses and cause damages, they would sue the council.

A week ago, I received a phone call from Mr. Sim who told me that a tree had fallen near his house, while those leaning trees appeared to be getting closer to his property. And this time, I called the Hotline again, urging for immediate help before anyone gets hurt.

This morning I took time to go to Mr. Sim’s house to take a look and was dismayed to find that nothing was done. The fallen trees, the shrubs and the debris covered part of the entrance leading to Mr. Sim’s house.

I can imagine the frustration Mr. Sim and his family is feeling. To make matters worst, the footpath at the side of his house has become inaccessible.

I am dismayed at the attitude of the council. Do they want to wait until another tree falls on someone? The council is a service orientated organization who should be looking into the welfare of the people. Complaints had been made not only once, but they choose to ignore the issue.

A year has passed. The pertinent question now is to wonder whether those trees and shrubs should be allowed to grow in front of their houses. Are Mr. Sim and his neighbours too insignificant for the authorities to help them? Whatever the reason, I hope the council would do something to clear the shrubs and debris. It is unfair for Mr. Sim and the others to live in such condition which creates an unsightly image right in front of their house.

Another point I wish to bring up here is that despite having written to the council, they never even have the courtesy to reply or raise the issue for discussion. I think it is time for the Council to move forward, and the working attitude among some its staffs have to be changed. They should be more efficient and friendly.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

YB Violet they need 9 people( can substantiate as a councillor was informed) to cut a tree at the traffic lights at the junction next to Naim. Read it in my report at audie61.wordpress.com. furhtermore this Mayor loves to be in the newspaper says a veteran SUPP supporter. He should b mor public orientated instead he seems to sell himself to be a darling of the media. hahaha

o.plus said...

arrogant arrogant arrogant...........

complain......but 1 yr already still no action taken.........

sometimes u can't blame anyone else , support BN for the past 40 yrs tats the end result lah............

so folks time to wake up lah.......come next election dump them into south china sea lor.....
let PR have a chance to become state govt & u will definitely see some difference....tat little difference (style of governance) will be definitely better than BN style........