BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD
SHAH ALAM, AUG 9: The State Government is preventing land encroachment by developers, which violates the placement rights of local communities.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said any development process must go through discussions and approval.
“We want discussions to be held in advance so there is an understanding between the developer and the community.
“We are firm in not allowing any form of intrusion to be made arbitrarily,” he said, commenting on the State Government’s commitment to defend the rights of land possession in Selangor.
The State Government is actively developing state land through intensive development projects with the aim of boosting economic growth and make them more sustainable.
However, there were accusations by certain irresponsible parties that there had been developments implemented that disregarded the welfare of local communities.
This was following a dispute with a trader, R Jayesury, who claimed that she was asked to move from her current business location as the site was to be developed for a road widening project.
However, the Kuala Selangor District Council previously stated that the trader has been offered the use of a new site which is more comfortable.
MB: Encourage new development, reject land encroachment
