LABUAN: Local authorities here have undertaken a comprehensive demolition exercise to remove illegal structures outside of the Kg Muslim Filipino refugee settlement.
The integrated operation on Saturday , led by Labuan’s Land and Mines Department, was aimed at addressing concerns regarding the safety, hygiene, power theft, and legality of these structures.
"The operation was carried out with the utmost sensitivity to the plight of the residents, ensuring that their rights and dignity were upheld throughout the process,” he told Bernama after the demolition exercise Saturday. He added that the demolition exercise serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between addressing humanitarian concerns and upholding legal and safety standards.
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