SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — The state government is pushing for a solution for the ailing Rumah Selangorku project in Morib Bay, said state executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah.
He said the project hasn’t been classified as “abandoned” as it would delay a solution and involve court proceedings.
“We have talked to the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to not put (the project) in the ‘abandoned’ category. If it enters that category, it would take a long time for a court decision,” he said in his wind-up speech at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
He added that the project delays were due to serious financial issues faced by the original developer, which could be declared bankrupt.
“We have approached it by calling up parties involved in this project, among them, the landowner, PNB (Permodalan Nasional Bhd). We have also talked to companies with a track record that could help abandoned projects,” Borhan said.
He also said that the discussions have resulted in positive developments, including a suggestion to restructure buyers to units that are nearly complete to expedite homeownership.
“There are two phases to this project: terraced houses and an apartment. We are suggesting that buyers of apartment units that are incomplete be transferred to terraced units that are nearly 95 per cent finished,” he explained.
Among the solutions mooted are that buyers agree not to claim the liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) late delivery charge, that are expected to reach RM30 million, to allow for the project rescue, which would cost over RM160 million, Borhan said.
According to him, all parties, including the landowner, buyers, and new developer, have demonstrated their willingness to cooperate in solving this issue for everyone’s benefit.
The Rumah Selangorku Morib Anggun is among 0.1 per cent of the state government’s affordable housing projects that have faced problems in recent years.
Previously, it was reported that Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the Selangor government is committed to finding a solution to the delayed project.
“Our focus now is on finding a developer that is willing to take over and finish this project,” he added.
