Over 600 participants in clean-up of Pantai Pasir Putih

SANDAKAN: More than 600 people yesterday took part in a massive clean-up of the Pantai Pasir Putih, the only easily accessible beach of this town.

Located along Jalan Bokara (or Jalan Leila), the once-popular seaside has been overwhelmed with debris.

The initiative was headed by a grouping called Zero Waste Bandar Sandakan led by Ray Ibrahim Hj Osman. It started at 6.30am with the organisers distributing trash bags and hand gloves to participants.

About 20 groups sent volunteers. They included members of the armed forces, Sandakan Welfare Services Department, SMK Elopura 2, political parties and civil society groups.

Dr Moksin Musin of the Parti Warisan youth group of Batu Sapi hailed the activity to raise awareness about littering and environmental conservation.

One of the benefits of the programme was creating awareness among the public about the importance of garbage separation, he added.

“I hope to see more of this kind of activities … hopefully environmental conservation becomes a way of life among the people,” Moksin said.

Source: New Sabah Times