Kg Sembulan Tengah residents, KK City Hall reach compromise over urban renewal plan

KOTA KINABALU: Following weeks of tension after being told to make way for an urban renewal scheme, residents of Kampung Sembulan Tengah here have reached a compromise with the authorities.

While standing firm on demands for compensation or alternative housing before moving out, they have agreed to let Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) proceed with the demolition of illegal structures, including squatter houses, unauthorised extensions and shops.