KUALA PENYU: Fishermen here want the Fisheries Department, District Office and Maritime Department to warn boat owners not to leave their damaged boats by the riverside.
“There is an old boat left by the Sungai Sibasah riverbank near Kg Layang-Layang,” a local, Juri Edoh, complained. “We want the boat owner to move their boat to another site,” he said, adding that the boat is decayed and that people had demolished its roof.
“As fishermen, we do not agree with those leaving their damaged boats by the riverbank,” he said, claiming that the boat in question had been abandoned for nearly a year since July 2023. SPONSORED CONTENT Sabah revenue hits RM6.97 billion: Hajiji says GRS State Government may see full term Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government continued its momentum in managing the economy in line with the commitment and spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya when it posted record high state revenue of RM6.973 billion last year. Read more “The river is our source of income and the presence of such derelict boats abandoned by the riverbank will cause hindrance for those wishing to cast their nets,” he said.
“We hope the relevant departments will take action and make sure this does not happen as it is disrupting our source of income,” he added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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