City Hall trims trees to ensure public safety

10 Jan 2021 • 11:30 AM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu: City Hall took quick action to trim the dense branches of the big trees at Tuaran road to avoid potential threat of falling branches and ensure the safety of the public. 

Likas Assemblyman Tan Lee Fatt thanked City Hall for its prompt action after receiving complaints from him.

“The branches are about to fall off at any time and thus pose a threat to road users’ safety along the road near the Government Printing Department.

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“City Hall dispatched its workers to trim the big branches after receiving complaints from the public that the branches of large trees on the roadside are about to fall on the road. 

“Whenever there are strong wind or rain, the tree or branches would fall and could easily cause damages to passing vehicles and injuries to pedestrians.

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For inquiries or complaints, the public can call Tan’s office at 088-712867 (Zeti) or Sunny Tan at 019-8533683.