KOTA KINABALU, March 14 — Authorities in Kota Kinabalu are intensifying efforts to address the growing issue of beggars in the city, particularly focusing on the Palauh...
‘She didn’t want to give up’: Thinaah recounts Pearly’s determination, pair power through injury scare to secure quarter-final spotKarim and Jais officiate the ‘Bijak Membantu, Elak Tertipu’ programme in Kota Kinabalu March 14, 2025.
Entry points, including Sembulan, have been identified, but the beggars’ persistence and evasiveness have posed significant challenges for enforcement officers. Karim emphasized that while DBKK’s jurisdiction is limited, the agency is collaborating with other government departments to address the issue.
Regarding viral videos showing children holding sharp objects while begging, Karim stated that such cases are referred to the police due to the involvement of weapons. Karim said enforcement officers will be stationed periodically to prevent disturbances to shoppers. The local authority is considering converting the area into a permanent paid parking zone, pending evaluation.
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