DBKK inspects Lintasan Deasoka after student protest
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: City Hall (DBKK) is assessing possible damage to Lintasan Deasoka following a protest by university students over the weekend. The protest, organised by Suara Mahasiswa UMS, involved the burning of posters, which DBKK believes may have included the use of petrol. Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah said the substance used could have left marks or caused damage to the surface. Although the organisers reportedly cleaned up after the event, DBKK is verifying if the area has been fully restored. A technical team is conducting checks, and Sabin said DBKK will take legal action if any public property was damaged. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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