KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — The Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) is seeking a clarification from City Hall (DBKK) over claims that food vendors are selling packed meals at the Kayu Madang landfill.

This follows a social media post circulated widely, which prompted members of the public to reach out to SEAG for clarity on the matter.

The post, which appeared on the Instagram page sabah.info, suggested that food vendors were selling packed food at the landfill and asked whether anyone wished to place an order.

In a statement Thursday, SEAG hoped City Hall could clarify whether this was indeed taking place at the municipal landfill, located in the KKIP area, which serves not only Kota Kinabalu but also neighbouring municipalities, including Petagas, Putatan, Penampang, Tuaran and Kota Belud.

The group noted that from a public health perspective, such activity would raise concerns given the hygiene conditions typically associated with landfill sites.

It added that because the landfill serves multiple municipalities, identifying the source of any potential health issue could prove challenging, which underscored the importance of addressing the matter early.

The group said they will formally write to the DBKK to verify the claims and, should they be substantiated, to encourage appropriate measures and awareness efforts for food vendors, City Hall staff and others at the site regarding food safety and hygiene practices. — Daily Express