PUTRAJAYA: The ruckus that ensued during the eviction process at Kampung Sungai Baru was caused by external influence, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said the majority of residents had agreed to the redevelopment, and it was external parties who were trying to ride on the issue. "What...
KUALA LUMPUR: The views of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis, collectively known as State Government 4 (SG4), were sought in drafting the Urban Renewal Bill, says Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) director-general Datuk Dr Alias Rameli. He said matters related to the Bill were brought to the attention of the Perikatan Nasional-administered states through the...
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur residents have voiced concerns that the Urban Renewal Act poses a risk of forced displacement and unfair treatment of property owners, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). This, he said, was based on a memorandum he received from the Kuala Lumpur Residents’ Action for Sustainable Development regarding the...
