Architects institute urges refinements to Urban Renewal Bill to better protect public interest
“PAM reiterates its commitment to supporting the government in achieving meaningful urban renewal.
“PAM reiterates its commitment to supporting the government in achieving meaningful urban renewal.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming accused opponents of the bill of “playing with sentiment and engaging in destructive politics”.
“We strongly believe that in its current form, the Bill sidesteps equitable consultation with key stakeholders, including owners, professionals, and affected communities.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said land development in Kuala Lumpur must be understood within the broader framework of legislation, urban planning policies and government-approved development guidelines.
Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu: For the low-income (B40) and middle-income (M40) groups, the government provides SJKP financing guarantees of up to RM500,000 for the purchase of a first home, whether new, existing or auctioned.
Zaliha stressed that demand for homes in Kuala Lumpur remains strong, noting that unsold units in the city declined by 10.
“For the low-income (B40) and middle-income (M40) groups, the government provides SJKP financing guarantees of up to RM500,000 for the purchase of a first home, whether new, existing or auctioned.
The Public Accounts Committee said there is a conflict between the 2020 development plan, which designates the area as a retention pond and recreational park, and the 2040 draft plan, which proposes residential development.
The Public Accounts Committee found that government land had been undervalued for years due to a 30-year-old formula to calculate land premiums, leading to land being sold below market value and causing potential losses to the government.
The coalition consists of 75 residents associations led by KL Residents Action for Sustainable Development and PJ Sejahtera that represents eight residents’ associations in Petaling Jaya and four non-governmental organisations.