Parking woes at Kg Sungai Kebun
By Cedrina Norlaila A.Clark

Vehicles parked recklessly on the road blocking the way for fire engines. Photo by Hj Minor Absah 

The parking lot at Kg. Sungai Kebun is creating logistic problems to people who wish to access the area as vehicles are mindlessly parked by the owners. The cars are parked in a disorderly manner, blocking the access of other vehicles as well as the entry and exit routes. A bus stand post has lost its purpose as the designated area for bus stops have been blocked by vehicles parked inside its area and this inevitably forces bus drivers to make their stops elsewhere thus creating more congestion in the area. It is also blocked by a rubbish collection point, a utility that the government has provided for the benefit of Kg. Sungai Kebun's residents. It is a small area fenced by iron railings where the residents can dispose of their domestic rubbish for collection and further disposal. However it shares the same fate as the bus stand post of having lost its purpose, as the residents do not make use of it. The iron railings are not in good condition as the paint has chipped off and a bar is missing. Residents urged that it be removed to make more space for parking vehicles.

The irresponsible parking situation in Kg. Sungai Kebun also poses a fire safety hazard as the vehicles also block access route to the fire station. In an emergency situation, the fire personnel will have a tough time trying to find the owners of the vehicles and in doing so waste time to reach the destination.

Relevant authorities are urged to improve the parking situation in Kg. Sungai Kebun by designating a proper area where vehicles can be parked and to discourage vehicle owners from parking haphazardly and abandoning their vehicles. It is hoped that Kg. Sungai Kebun will bear a beautiful and clean image instead of looking like a dumping area.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin