Tan (in blue) delivering the good news on the cancelled tenancy agreement to Taman Jinjang Baru squatters.
TAMAN Jinjang Baru squatters are relieved that the agreement to lease a plot of land in Kuala Lumpur to a third party has been cancelled.
With this, the squatters can remain at their present location for the time-being.
Previously, the squatters were told to leave by Sept 23 after Lot 56167 was leased by Federal Land Commissioner (PTP) to a private company for construction of a warehouse.
Several parties including Kepong MCA and community activist Yee Poh Ping assisted the 30 households in seeking an amicable solution to the matter.
A residents’ representative, who wished to be known as Chew, said the decision to cancel the tenancy agreement marked a major victory.
“We learned from Kepong MCA chairman Tan Kok Eng that PTP had cancelled the lease,” he said.
“We would like to thank everyone who had assisted and helped us in the matter.”
Chew accepted that since the residents did not have a land grant, the threat of eviction always existed.
“We understand that we cannot stay long but we need a proper relocation plan and we hope the authorities can assist us in this,” he said.
Tan in a statement said PTP had issued an official letter cancelling the lease agreement to the tenant, effectively halting the eviction.
“The authorities have promised that they will first brief the residents on any future developments,” he said.
“If their houses need to be demolished, the authorities will ensure residents are allocated People’s Housing Project (PPR) units and provided with appropriate relocation fees.”
Yee said the evictions had started in November 2024.
“PTP should have checked if the land was occupied before leasing it.
“The residents have been here for decades and they deserve a proper engagement session on the relocation,” he said.
When contacted, PTP declined to comment on the issue.
