Sabah’s infrastructure under siege, business council chief calls for stricter scrap metal rules

The recurring theft of critical infrastructure, including electrical cables and telecommunication lines, has become a persistent and serious problem plaguing Sabah’s rural and semi-urban communities. These incidents result in repeated power outages, communication disruptions, and significant financial losses for utility providers and the government. In response, a business council chief has called for the immediate implementation of stricter regulations regarding scrap metal trading to curb these thefts.