Council (MPP), Ir Lo Khere Chiang
speaking to the reporters after the
debate at the press conference
regarding telecommunication tower
issues at Padawan Municipal Council
(MPP) Meeting Hall in Padawan.
Kuching. PHOTO: MARVIN KUDANG
KUCHING: Sacofa Sdn Bhd (Sacofa) will come out with proper data regarding radiation emitted from their telecommunication tower in residential areas. Following complaints from the residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View, a dialogue session was held between the Sacofa and the residents in order to solve the issue involving the construction of a telecommunication tower near the housing areas.
According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, there is a need to improve the existing rule regarding this matter and at the same time, Sacofa must also come out with convincing proof that the radio frequency (RF) emitted from the tower is safe.
“The dialogue is fruitful as the residents are very cooperative. At the same time, they are giving Sacofa the benefit of doubt on the matter,” said Lo during the press conference held after the dialogues session between residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View, and Sacofa, held in MPP headquarters, yesterday.
He added that the proof must comprise comparisons of between the home electrical appliances that transmitted RF such as Wifi, radio, television and many others.
“Next meeting will be held after the findings from Sacofa are out,” said Lo. The construction of the telecommunication tower was opposed by the residents of Lorong Stapok Selatan 8, Taman Park View and their concern was voiced to MPP. Since then, Sacofa has stopped the construction of the tower.
