Squatters threatened with action

Squatters threatened with action

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Manado Mayor Wempie Frederik said here on Saturday that the mayoralty would be getting tougher against residents squatting in public places like markets, bus terminals or roadsides.

"I have instructed my subordinates to take stern measures against the illegal residents in accordance with the law," Wempie said at a coffee morning with reporters.

He said that the squatters had made Manado look a mess and their existence could create traffic problems.

"We will start with a humane approach by informing them that kiosks, bus terminals and roadsides are not the right place to occupy as places to live. If they oppose our approach we will take stern measures," said Wimpie. --Antara