SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — Matters related to the Urban Renewal Act (URA) must be comprehensively considered and studied, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said the state government welcomes the act as it could revive older cities, adding that Selangor is among the states exposed to the challenges that come with dilapidated, aged cities, which need redevelopment.
“If the URA takes effect, it will give us space to redevelop aged areas like those in Ampang, Gombak, and Hulu Langat. I think this aspect would help us, but we must study some objections.
“Overall, I believe the URA is necessary for any administration and government. If not, (some areas) would continue deteriorating without renewal,” he said when met at the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) excellence awards ceremony here today.
Last week, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the URA will be tabled for its second and third readings tomorrow.
It seeks to provide a roadmap to ensure Malaysia’s urban development remains sustainable, progressive, prosperous and inclusive.
This morning, government MPs reiterated that objections to the URA could negatively affect the people, especially those who live and own property in dilapidated, aged or unsafe areas.
Among them were Shah Alam MP Azli Yusof, who is of the view that the act won’t affect Bumiputera and Malay rights, but rather protect the community, and allow certain areas to be redeveloped according to strict conditions.
