Documentation requirements delay aid for Kinabatangan residentsKINABATANGAN: Aside from complaints on roads, water and electricity, bureaucratic red tape in accessing government assistance remains a major concern among many Kinabatangan voters. They said these difficulties are compounded by unresolved land status issues, which weaken eligibility for assistance and leave long-settled communities repeatedly applying without clear outcomes. The land remains under the jurisdiction of the Kinabatangan district council, leaving residents without formal land tenure. Residents want their elected representative to cut through red tape and ensure assistance reaches genuine recipients. We just want fairness, recognition and a system that does not leave long-settled communities behind,” said Masni.

Source: The Star January 16, 2026 08:20 UTC