Mayor Wee: Efforts underway to address foul smell at Malaysia-China Friendship Park's pond
Datuk Wee Hong Seng
KUCHING (April 27): The increasing number of fish is among the factors contributing to the foul odour emitted from the Malaysia-China Friendship Park's pond, said Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng.
He explained another cause of the odour is visitors tossing leftover bread into the pond, presumably to feed the fish.
'The number of fish at our Malaysia-China Friendship Park's pond is increasing and this is one of the reasons why the pond is smelly.
'Some visitors toss leftover bread into the pond is another reason that causes the pond to smell. If it is only the fish feed, the pond water wouldn't have a foul odour,' he said during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday.
He made these remarks in response to an inquiry about whether the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) would consider installing a water filter system in the pond to eliminate the foul odour.
Wee acknowledged that a water filtration system would benefit the pond, particularly during the dry season.
He said that while MBKS would look into the matter, they are also considering organising a fishing competition as a means to reduce the number of fish in the pond.
He explained that if the competition were to take place, its goal would be to remove some fish from the Malaysia-China Friendship Park's pond and relocate them to the pond at MBKS park off Jalan Padungan.
He added that the council would discuss the matter with the parties involved for maintaining the Malaysia-China Friendship Park.
Wee also said that the council would look into complaints regarding inadequate lighting along the walking path near the Admiral Cheng Ho Statue.
He said MBKS is awaiting approving for funding to install beautification lights in the affected area.
To address littering issues in the park, he advised visitors who witness others throwing rubbish out of their car windows to take a photo of the act, along with the car's registration number, using their mobile devices.
The mayor said with photographic evidence, they would be able to take action against these litterbugs such as imposing a fine.
'The same goes with those who transport bulky waste to public areas for illegal dumping. Take a photo and show it to us, and we can issue them a compound,' he added.
Responding to a complaint about motorists driving with their pets in their arms, Wee said: 'All drivers must be responsible for their actions. Be it cuddling their pet or using their mobile device, it is inappropriate.'
He urged all road users to avoid reckless behaviour and instead uphold civic-mindedness to ensure the safety of everyone. foul odour lead Malaysia China Friendship Park's pond
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