THE
Brunei Tourism Board is releasing star rating plaques for public toilets
following spot checks carried out in public toilets in the capital.
A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the
Tourism Development Department to deliberate the results of the spot checks
where 44 public toilets were inspected over this month.
None of the public toilets in the Sultanate
had been rated with a five-star cleanliness and safety, the spot check found.
With the rating plaques, CEO of the Brunei
Tourism Board Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohamed hopes to encourage property
owners in keeping the public toilets clean, while putting those who disregard
cleanliness of the toilets "to shame".
"We have too many complaints by people
about the public toilets in Brunei being filthy. It's wet, it's dirty, no place
to put your bags, no toilet paper and all," he said. "We decided to
do this so hopefully it will put the owners to shame, those who disregard the
cleanliness of the toilets."
The public restrooms were assessed based on
their cleanliness, safety, amenities and facilities, and design, in line with
the ASEAN Public Restroom Tourism standards. They were rated out of a total
score of 100.
Of the 44, eight public toilets were awarded
four stars: the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Yayasan 2, Brunei
Malay Technology Museum, Brunei Museum, Times Square Shopping Centre, The
Airport Mall, Citis Square and The Mall.
Three-star ratings were given to the public
toilets at Tasek Lama Recreational Park, Kiulap Plaza, Jaya Hypermart, Royal
Regalia and Q-lap Mall.
Meanwhile, the public toilets at Jalan
Residency and Hua Ho Yayasan were given only two stars, and one-star ratings
were given to the multi-storey marking in the capital, the Waterfront, Pasar
Gadong and the Jalan Bendahara public toilets.
Tamu Kianggeh, Tamu Selera and Hua Ho Kiulap
public toilets were not given any ratings, for obtaining less than 50 points on
the evaluation.
In a press release, the Brunei Tourism Board
said that the inspection was carried out in order to ensure public toilets are
well-maintained and kept clean for local residents and visiting tourists.
Sheikh Jamaluddin emphasised the importance of
having clean toilets for public users, saying they reflected the image of
Brunei to tourists.
"Image of the country (can be) spoiled by
dirty toilets. People come to Brunei thinking Brunei is a rich country and
suddenly, they come here and find that the public toilets here so filthy."
The inspection on public restrooms was
conducted with support from the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board and other
government agencies. Following the meeting, the committee had also decided to
carry on the inspection to other districts. The dates of the inspection,
however, were not announced.
LOW LENG MAY
The Brunei Times
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