KOTA KINABALU: Netizens have started a petition to call authorities to repair pothole-riddled Jalan Telupid-Sandakan from Telupid to Batu 32 in Sandakan they deemed dangerous.
The online petition via Change.org was launched on Dec 21 by an individual named Khairul Azlee Mohd Yunus.
Through his Facebook account, he urged the Jalan Telupid-Sandakan, which is a main road connecting east and west of Sabah, to be fixed for the safety of users.
Based on his Facebook post, Khairul added that it became a hot topic among people of Sabah especially motorists plying the road riddled with countless potholes.
“People have been complaining about that road for so long.
“Therefore, let the petition on maintenance of the Jalan Telupid-Sandakan becomes our first (step in gaining) momentum to push the relevant authorities to provide quality road for the people,” he added.
As of 9am, about 8,500 people had signed the petition to be forwarded to Public Works department, Beluran district office, Telupid district office, Beluran member of parliament, as well as Sugud and Labuk assemblymen.
The statement, which was shared in Hello Urang Sabah Facebook page, had garnered hundreds of comment and 2,300 shares from netizens who were irked by the road condition.
Meanwhile, Beluran member of parliament Datuk Ronald Kiandee, said he welcomed the petition.
“I welcome their action on this issue and I would like to share their worry through my Twitter account to the department, ministry and related ministers. However, there have yet any replies.
“The severely damaged road requires immediate repair,” he said.