Sabah’s ongoing squatter demolition exercise continues with its first operation of this year involving 55 illegal structures in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday (Feb 6).
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00:00Sabah's crackdown on illegal settlements continued on Thursday with the year's first
00:06demolition operation, targeting 55 unauthorized structures in Kota Kinabalu.
00:12The city police headquarters coordinated the exercise in collaboration with multiple government
00:18agencies, including the National Registration Department, City Hall, Sabah Electricity,
00:25the Land and Survey Department, and the Chief Minister's Department.
00:29Police stated that the structures were illegally built and failed to meet safety standards.
00:35The demolition is part of an ongoing effort to clear illegal settlements, enhance public
00:40safety and address concerns related to crime, illegal immigration, and social issues in
00:46the city and surrounding areas.
00:49While some support the initiative for improving urban safety, others have criticized it as
00:53inhumane, calling for alternative housing solutions for affected residents.