PUTRAJAYA: Even after redevelopment, the property prices in Kampung Sungai Baru will remain affordable and accessible to the Malay community, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
“We will ensure that Kampung Baru, including Kampung Sungai Baru, remains as a Malay area,” she said at a press conference here on Friday (Sept 12).
She said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) guidelines have already outlined the requirements for Malay ownership of land and projects.
She added that 100% Malay ownership is mandatory for Malay reserve land. For projects carried out by DBKL, for instance, through joint ventures, 70% Malay ownership is required, and for private developments, at least 40% is required.
“We are in the process of ensuring that the properties will be affordable to Malays. We are not saying that Malays could not afford high-value properties; of course, there are (those who could afford them).
“But we are trying to ensure that the prices remain affordable,” she said, adding that discussions have been held with government-linked companies towards this end.
She also rejected claims that the redevelopment process was a gentrification process.
“We will ensure that the Malay village remains as an identity of the community,” she said.
She said cultural elements have also been included in the architectural design of the project.
“The residents, too, have given their input on the design of the project,” she said
An eviction process was carried out under a writ of vacant possession against the residents of Kampung Sungai Baru on Thursday(Sept 11).
The court-appointed bailiff, assisted by police and other agencies, cut the electricity supply to the homes before removing gates, doors and windows.
The redevelopment plan for Kampung Sungai Baru was first announced in 2016, involving the replacement of terrace houses and PKNS flats with a high-rise mixed development
