Pix: From left: Steering committee members Seanundu Kely Jitilon, Suzyline Kimkee, Rollis Mitol, Winnie Jimis, Luvita, Masidi, Vitalis and ministry staff.
KOTA KINABALU. Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Masidi Manjun assured that the government will take action on any river polluter provided a report has been submitted. He said this after receiving a courtesy call by the steering committee for Penampang Bamboo Raft Festival led by District Officer Luvita Koisun, Tuesday. The event will be held for 2 days on 23rd and 24th September at Kg Terawi Jetty where the minister himself will officiate since the ministry also provided funds this year.
The event was inititated in 2012 by environmental NGOs to campaign to the public the need to revive and protect the Moyog River against pollution. In 2016 Luvita saw the potential of the event and declared it a district event with full support of NGOs and community leaders such as village chiefs and Village Security and Development Committees (JKKK) while Masidi urged the district to turn the river into a tourism attraction.
However certain irresponsible parties still continue to pollute the river causing the water to be extremely muddy and dirty after rain.
During the meeting, Masidi also urged that small towns and villages such as Kasigui with a rich historical background should also be developed for tourism purposes.
Also present during the courtesy call was Vitalis Moduying, Deputy Director of State Department of Environment.
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