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Chief Ministers intervention paves way for end to row over retaining wall; house owners thankful

KUCHING: The developer of a commercial project at Laman Bong Chin has demolished a retaining wall to enable two house owners affected by the project to have bigger road access.

Land and Survey Department director Datu Sajeli Kipli, when contacted explained that the developer had taken the initiative to demolish the retaining wall to give more space for the affected house owners to manoeuvre their vehicles comfortably to and from their houses.

We would like to thank all the concerned parties the land owners and the developer for their understanding in solving the issue amicably, Sajeli told The Borneo Post here yesterday.

Sajeli revealed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem had informed him to find a solution to the matter.

So, our superintendent of land and survey of Kuching Division Ramzi Abdillah went to the site on his own initiative to broker an amicable solution, he explained.

Sajeli stressed that the developer had been kind enough to consider the recommendation made by his department, which was eventually accepted by the state planning unit (SPU) for the retaining wall to be demolished.

The developer was just implementing the plan that had been approved by SPU way by in 1996. For them to demolish the retaining wall for the benefit of the affected house owners was indeed a commendable effort.

On our part, it was also a good learning experience. The issue was small, but it was rather complicated. And in this regards, we are thankful to The Borneo Post for its fair reporting on the matter until we reached this point when we all have been able to get the matter settled. It has been a very enriching experience for both for me as well as for my department, added Sajeli.

Batu Lintang Assemblyman See Chee How thanked the chief minister for taking the matter personally and for being instrumental in solving the problem.

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