Monday, September 27, 2010

Sabah Govt flip-flops over Tower

The state government only understood the consequences of its decision to approve a 16-storey commercial complex bordering the iconic Atkinson Clock Tower after it was pointed out that it may be against the law.

The plan hit a raw nerve in the city with many questioning the need for yet another mall and shopping complex within the city limits, while many such structures approved by the government lie half empty and under-utilised.
 
The outcry has shaken Chief Minister Musa Aman's administration to the core and forced both him and his Cabinet ministers to issue statements assuring that they would review the development plan put forward by the SHTDA.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    memang betul ada banyak shopping complex yang dibina di KK masih lagi kosong...but seperti juga 1Borneo yang sikit masa dulu adalah kosong dan lama-lama nanti penuhlah. so kena sabarlah....

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    sebenarnya Sabah kenalah lihat apa yang berada di hadapan dan pembinaan banyak shopping complex adalah lambang kemajuan negeri Sabah walaupun sekarang ni masih lagi kosong..sebab ramai para pelancong suka membeli belah...

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  3. Cultural HeritageSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    There are plans to put up a 16 story commercial development (mall and hotel) right next to the Atkinson Clock Tower which will destroy part of the hill and completely ruin the environs of one of two prewar heritage buildings left in Kota Kinabalu.

    An effort is being made to collect signatures for a petition to the State government to stop this willful destruction of our heritage.

    We need another mall in Kota Kinabalu like we need the plague. If you care, please visit the link below and sign the petition. Time is of essence.

    Sign Petition

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Perancangan pembinaan bangunan ini mestilah mengikut undang-undang yang telah ditetapkan.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    The government should have studied the whole issue before approving its plan.

    While the Muzium has objected to the plan...the authorities still go ahead....and claiming that all have approved and all is well...and well, the people of KK are not informed, but only found out later on...if it is not too late....to save our decade old beloved clock tower.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    The government should have studied the whole issue before approving its plan.

    While the Muzium has objected to the plan...the authorities still go ahead....and claiming that all have approved and all is well...and well, the people of KK are not informed, but only found out later on...if it is not too late....to save our decade old beloved clock tower.

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  7. pungitSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    the project has been objected not only by several key minister in the government, the people in KK & Sabah not forgetting Sabahan outside the state also has voice their disagreement over the project...It is not to late to pull back any 'approvement' over the project...there are many places in KK where the developer & LPPB can choose to Abuild the shopping complex..

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  8. Anak SabahSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Kerajaan akan mempertimbangkan hal ini sebelum memutuskan apa-apa.

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  9. lisaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    The government shouldn't disturb the natural landscape of the historical clock. I hope they will consider relocating the project somewhere else.

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  10. KurtSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Enough of shopping malls! Increasing the number of shopping malls in Sabah does not equal progress. Must we forsake our heritage in the name of profit and unnecessary convenience? Hopefully the government will have second thoughts on the project. I trust the government will make the "right" decision!

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  11. tatiSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    harap keputusan yang akan dibuat memberi kebaikan dan adil kepada semua pihak. saya yakin pertimbangan yang wajar akan dibuat berhubung pekara ini .

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  12. JasonSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Preserve our heritage for our future generation. Stop destroying everything in the name of development. I understand the project objective is also to boost the tourism sector. However,we should know that majority of tourist come to Sabah for the nature and culture that Sabah has to offer them and not shopping malls.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Saya harap kerajaan akan membuat keputusan berdasarkan reaksi rakyat Sabah terhadap projek tersebut.

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  14. darshaniaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    the historical value of the clock tower is more worth than the project proposed.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Look like KK or Sabah has no other land except that piece surround or nearby the clock Tower!
    Those involved must be blinded by $$$ just like before when plan made for more medical facility next to old QE Hospital and many other matter etc etc...
    What talk about of expertise and look at those many abandoned schemes or hill landslide incident by example.Some human beings are very selfish indeed.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Mereka selalu ingat pandai buat keputusan betul bila-bila biar clock tower ataupun macam mazu.
    Ta'apa tenguk dulu,apa macam?

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  17. IronHeartSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Untuk:Joe
    Hey Joe apa kabar?

    Wow,aku baca berita SAPP Sabah sudah bergerak sibuk.Hebat betul ni pigi masuk mana-mana saja! Twitter ni pon ada beritanya..twitter.com/Sappitalk

    Kenapa twitter "sappmedia" tidak aktif?

    Satu Hati,Semua Boleh.

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  18. JOESeptember 30, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Ironheart, busy with other things....quite new to twitter...maybe u can help?
    tq

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  19. meSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    I'm a big NO NO for the development plan.

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  20. hampehSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Buatpa nak bangunkan pusat membeli belah kalau memang dah btimbun di KK ni?

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  21. 336September 30, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I hope the final answer is NO DEVELOPMENT PLAN at all.

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  22. yySeptember 30, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Perbincangan masih dijalankan. Banyak konfrontasi telah berlaku. Harap segalanya berjalan dengan lancar.

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  23. 969October 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I just don't like it. Scrap the project please.

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  24. IronHeartOctober 1, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Reply Joe,Sept30 1:23

    I wish to help but for twitter need do yourself or by someone in Office. May be you have anyone in SAPP or what about Wendy(wenwensabrina)or Jeff A.G?
    A request from Joe. Inform those who like to lock their twitter better close it.They are just like thief hiding behind the door to see people. How to be a leader by example,right?
    "United We Build,Together We Progress"

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  25. IronHeartOctober 3, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Hopefully Lahad Datu and Silam in coming PRU13 be won by SAPP candidates :-)!
    Back to home town today.

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  26. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    What going to happen to our clock tower now. there is no news here about the progress.ya

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  27. refuseOctober 5, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    is the construction still on going? no stop-working order being send to the developer?Seems like someone in the LPPB is fighting for the project to move on even though some minister, even the CM, has expressed their dissatisfaction towards the projects...

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  28. Anak SabahOctober 7, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Kita tunggulah keputusan selepas mesyuarat itu diadakan. Mungkin situasi win-win boleh dikecapai.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 23, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    If they could stopped the Ma Zu construction in Kudat, why cann't they stop this despite that
    it was approved by DBKK.

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  30. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Let's just hope they will stop this shopping mall project.

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