Mayor Says Kite-Flying Should Not Do Harm To Individuals And Become Safety Hazard At Public Place

suppadmin | August 30, 2021

Miri City Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang noted that kite-flying is one of the common activities among the local community especially among the youths. Such traditional sport is still popular among the local folks thereby the ideal venue for such sport is being carried out at wide open space or outlying areas away from public roads, commercial centres and densely populated residential areas.

He regretted that such activity has recently become a source of complaints in light of some kite-flying enthusiasts fail to choose a proper place in carrying out the activity and apart from this, disregard the potential hazard
that may cause to the nearby passers-by, motorist and other approaching
traffic at the public places.

There are increasing reports of personal injuries and minor traffic accidents in view of such inconsiderate altitude. Furthermore, he said there are instances of accusations and arguments between members of both parties in the social media.

Miri City Council also received public complaints urging authorities of public safety to take stern action.

In light of undesirable development of such incidents, he has written to the Police Department seeking for their assistance to monitor such activity especially found in public places mainly at Tudan, Permyjaya, Luak as well as in other areas.

It was suggested that should there be an imminent threat to public safety, the Police has been urged to take necessary action.