Wilfred Yap, MPP Contractor and a resident from Jalan Semaba at the site of the problematic trees in Semaba

suppadmin | August 13, 2021

Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau Chief cum Kota Sentosa Branch Chairman, Wilfred Yap during a visit to Jalan Semaba was told by the residents who complained about four overgrown trees at the entrance to Jalan Semaba where the tree branches were encroaching onto the property of the residents there.

The affected residents were afraid of the branches breaking during a storm causing damage to their houses. The residents also complained that the trees were also obstructing the view of vehicles exiting Jalan Semaba causing great inconveniences and a safety issue to the road users of Jalan Semaba. Following the request for assistance received, the complaint was immediately communicated to Padawan Municipal Council and the problem caused by the trees have been resolved.

On another matter, SUPP PCB Chief & Kota Sentosa Branch Chairman, Wilfred Yap hoped that the politicians whether those from Government or in the Opposition will prioritise “people over politics” and emphasis should always be on “lives”, “livelihood” and needs (both financial & health) of our people. Instead of excessive politicking, all efforts must be concentrated on preparing in advance and stepping up policies with a clear and dynamic direction to ensure the health safety of our people, reviving and accelerating economic recovery by allowing parliamentary democracy to function. This is because business confidence for investments which creates jobs is dependent on clarity and consistency of policies based on the rule of law. Wilfred Yap also hopes that every Government Policy made going forward as well as mitigating measures implemented to fight this Covid-19 pandemic will be based on expert and scientific data which takes into account public interest.