Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Umno Chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin urged the State Government to fix damaged roads in his constituency fairly and without political bias.
He said many roads in his area, including Bukit Garam, Sukau and the main route from Sandakan to Lahad Datu through Kinabatangan, are in very poor condition.
Bung, who is also Kinabatangan Member of Parliament, said the roads have many potholes and are dangerous to drivers, with no repairs done so far.
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Bung said road repairs should be done based on need, not based on who the elected representative is.
He also reminded the State Government that it is its duty, through the Public Works Department (JKR), to repair and maintain roads for the safety of the public.
“When roads are not fixed, it causes a lot of problems for the people, and makes them feel like the Government does not care about their basic needs,” he said.
He urged the Government to begin road repair works immediately in Kinabatangan, especially at the Bukit Garam roundabout and the junction going to Sukau.
“Don’t use roads as a political tool. Everyone deserves good and safe roads, no matter who they vote for,” he said.