Warisan VP Urges DBKK to Clarify Accountability After Boat Tragedy
Datuk Junz Wong, Vice President of Parti Warisan and Tanjung Aru assemblyman, has called on the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to clarify its regulatory role and responsibilities regarding tourist boat operations. This demand follows a recent collision incident off Pulau Mengalum that left a 21-year-old boatman missing. Wong emphasized that DBKK, as the authority managing the jetty, must ensure strict enforcement of safety protocols, including mandatory life jackets, regular vessel inspections, and competency checks for operators. He highlighted that viral videos showing non-compliance have damaged public confidence and Sabah’s international tourism reputation, especially during Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Referencing a fatal 2017 tragedy in the same area, Wong warned against complacency and urged authorities to review standard operating procedures. He questioned whether proper audits, insurance coverage, and passenger manifests are enforced, demanding concrete measures rather than excuses to prevent future accidents and protect lives.
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Warisan VP Urges DBKK to Clarify Accountability After Boat Tragedy
Datuk Junz Wong, Vice President of Parti Warisan and Tanjung Aru assemblyman, has called on the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to clarify its regulatory role and responsibilities regarding tourist boat operations. This demand follows a recent collision incident off Pulau Mengalum that left a 21-year-old boatman missing. Wong emphasized that DBKK, as the authority managing the jetty, must ensure strict enforcement of safety protocols, including mandatory life jackets, regular vessel inspections, and competency checks for operators. He highlighted that viral videos showing non-compliance have damaged public confidence and Sabah’s international tourism reputation, especially during Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Referencing a fatal 2017 tragedy in the same area, Wong warned against complacency and urged authorities to review standard operating procedures. He questioned whether proper audits, insurance coverage, and passenger manifests are enforced, demanding concrete measures rather than excuses to prevent future accidents and protect lives.
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