Certain parties had failed to meet the June 30 deadline for the legalisation of telecommunications structures in Perak, says Mohd Azlan (centre, giving the thumbs-up behind Kuala Kangsar placard). – BERNAMApic
KAMPAR: A total of 215 telecommunications towers have been identified as having been illegally built in Perak, says state communications, multimedia and NGO committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi.
He said the towers were found to have been built in 12 areas in the state without adhering to guidelines set by local authorities, including district and land offices.
"The state government implemented the legalisation of telecommunications structures in Perak in 2021, with the deadline extended until June 30 this year, to allow the relevant parties to apply for a permit from the (relevant) authorities.
"However, there are still those who have failed to do so," he told a press conference after officiating Pesta Persatuan Sukan dan Kebudayaan Perkhidmatan Pendidikan Perak 2023 here on Friday (Oct 13).
The highest number was found in Ipoh with 83, followed by Manjung and Taiping (31 each); Teluk Intan (14); Kuala Kangsar and Tanjung Malim (12 each); Kerian (nine); Tapah (eight); Batu Gajah (six); Kampar and Perak Tengah (four each); and Gerik (one), he added.
Mohd Azlan said the authorities will issue compound notices and take strict actions to prevent the unauthorised construction of telecommunications towers in the state.
He also urged the public to channel information on the construction of illegal towers in their respective areas to Digital Perak and the state Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). – Bernama
