Actions Against Viral Rohingya Settlement Ongoing Since 2016 - S'gor MB
SHAH ALAM, June 10 (Bernama) -- Various actions have been taken by government agencies since 2016 to address issues involving a residential building occupied by Rohingya residents in Kampung Baru Sungai Makau, Mukim Ulu Langat, which recently went viral on social media.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the measures included the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations and enforcement action by various government agencies.
“For the record, action and enforcement against structures built without approval in the area are not new.
“Various measures have been taken since 2016, including the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations and enforcement action by the Hulu Langat District and Land Office (PDT), Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Immigration Department, as well as demolition operations,” he said in a Facebook post.
Amirudin said the state government would continue monitoring the situation and take appropriate action in accordance with existing laws.
He also advised the public to refer to facts and official statements issued by the authorities and not be influenced by inaccurate or misleading information circulating on social media.
Earlier, the Hulu Langat District and Land Office clarified in a statement that the multi-storey residential building is located largely on privately owned land identified as HSM 5345 PT 3940 in Mukim Ulu Langat, with a small portion encroaching on a road reserve.
The statement said several residential structures had been erected illegally on the lot and an adjoining river reserve, and were previously occupied by members of the Rohingya community.
For the record, the Hulu Langat District and Land Office issued notices of unlawful occupation under Section 425 of the National Land Code to the owners of the structures in 2017, 2020, 2021 and most recently on March 13, 2025.
A demolition operation was also carried out in 2017 by the district land office together with LUAS, PDRM, MPKj, the Public Works Department (JKR), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS).
“MPKj also issued notices and compound offers under Section 70(1), together with directives under Section 72(1)(b)(c) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021 for constructing buildings without obtaining written approval from MPKj.
“Meanwhile, LUAS opened an investigation paper in 2025 under Sections 43(4) and 70(3) of the LUAS Enactment 1999 with a view to recommending compound action against those responsible for erecting unauthorised structures. Upon conviction, the offence carries a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both,” the statement read.
The Selangor Immigration Department also participated in a joint operation with PDRM (Ops Kutip) conducted by the Kajang district police headquarters on Feb 28, 2025, during which 42 foreigners were detained for suspected offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963.
Concerning the multi-storey residential building, the statement said demolition action would be carried out in accordance with the law.
It added that the Hulu Langat District and Land Office, together with all district enforcement agencies, remains committed to taking enforcement action against encroachment on government land in accordance with existing laws.
-- BERNAMA
