{"id":31990,"date":"2024-10-29T07:24:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T23:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/?p=31990"},"modified":"2024-10-29T07:24:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T23:24:27","slug":"sipma-chairman-applauds-mayors-decisive-action-on-cleanliness-and-public-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/2024\/10\/29\/sipma-chairman-applauds-mayors-decisive-action-on-cleanliness-and-public-health\/","title":{"rendered":"SIPMA Chairman Applauds Mayor\u2019s Decisive Action on Cleanliness and Public Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Integrated Pest Management Association (SIPMA), led by Chairman Mervin Liew, has praised DBKK Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah for his bold actions to address cleanliness and food safety in local eateries. Liew, who recently highlighted similar concerns in Penampang and Kepayan, commended the mayor\u2019s commitment to protecting the community and elevating hygiene standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMayor\u2019s leadership is truly inspiring,\u201d Liew stated. \u201cHis swift action in addressing hygiene and pest control issues is exactly what Kota Kinabalu needs. Such decisive measures not only safeguard public health but also boost confidence among local businesses and tourists alike.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SIPMA has been actively voicing the need for good governance, enhanced cleanliness, and proper pest management since 2023. However, it is important to recognise that challenges in maintaining these standards persist across the region. Liew believes the mayor\u2019s firm stance will lead to a cleaner, more welcoming environment. \u201cSIPMA members are ready to support DBKK\u2019s mission with expertise and resources to create a healthier city,\u201d he added, noting that specific initiatives, such as community training sessions on pest management and regular inspections of local eateries, will be implemented to address these ongoing challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally commendable is the work of Tawau Health Officer Dr. Shameer Khan Sulaiman, whose proactive measures to ensure food safety have safeguarded public health. Dr. Shameer\u2019s dedication to addressing health risks has been instrumental in bringing peace of mind to residents and reinforcing strict standards in food safety in Tawau. Additionally, Liew applauded the Health Officer in Penampang for conducting thorough inspections that revealed high pesticide levels in a local hypermarket, demonstrating a commitment to food safety and public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SIPMA Chairman Mervin Liew praised both officers, calling them \u201cexemplary figures\u201d who are paving the way for a healthier, safer, and more prosperous Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership between SIPMA, DBKK, and JKNS reflects a shared vision of Sabah Maju Jaya as a model for cleanliness and food safety while acknowledging the ongoing efforts needed to address the challenges in vital areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Integrated Pest Management Association (SIPMA), led by Chairman Mervin Liew, has praised DBKK Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah for his bold actions to address cleanliness and food safety in local eateries. Liew, who recently highlighted similar concerns in Penampang and Kepayan, commended the mayor\u2019s commitment to protecting the community and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":31991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-31990","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-local-news"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31990"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31992,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31990\/revisions\/31992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jesseltontimes.com\/wpmarch2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}