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Published on: Mon, Aug 18, 2025
By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: The deteriorated community hall. BEAUFORT: The Kampung Mapait community want the authorities to urgently repair their deteriorating community hall, which poses safety risks but remains their only gathering place. Resident and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) member, Norhayani Awang, said the hall's roof and several wooden beams have deteriorated, forcing villagers to use it with extreme caution. 'We have to be very careful when entering because it is dangerous, but where else can we meet? This is the only place for gatherings every Tuesday, not just for AIM members but for the community,' she said. Norhayani said the rainy and stormy season has worsened the damage, raising fears the structure could collapse or its roof be blown off and injure people. 'The hall has no electricity, and although there is an outdoor toilet, it is unusable, forcing villagers to rely on the facilities at a nearby religious school,' she said. She added that the building has been in poor condition for a long time without repairs, leaving villagers anxious about losing their only meeting venue. The community hopes Local Government Assistant Minister and Klias Assemblyman Datuk Isnin Aliasnih, as well as Beaufort MP Datuk Siti Aminah Aching, will help ensure the hall is repaired or maintained. * 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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