33 houses demolished for river widening project

Remnants of the squatter houses demolished during the operation at Paya Jaras Hilir, Sungai Buloh in Selangor on Wednesday (Sept 18).

SUNGAI BULOH: Squatters in Paya Jaras Hilir, Sungai Buloh were left homeless when enforcement officers from the Petaling Land and District office (PTDP) demolished their houses on Wednesday (Sept 18).

"The operation, which began at 4am, saw 33 homes demolished, with additional 59 to be demolished at a later date.

It was estimated that 500 residents would be affected once all the houses are demolished."