Derelict houses in PJ more than just an eyesore


An abandoned home in Jalan 1A/73A looks like a house of horrors, with no gates and broken perimeter fencing.

Abandoned homes causing a nuisance to neighbours is a multifaceted problem in Selangor.

A few abandoned houses around Jalan Carey 1A/71 in Petaling Jaya have been left to rot for more than 10 years, mostly due to inheritance disputes involving trustees and beneficiaries.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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