tags - Sinar Daily

The demolition of homes in Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, Klang, has sparked a tense clash between residents, developers and the Selangor state government.

Abd Hamid (third from right) officiates the symbolic launch at the MoU and MoA signing ceremony between UTAR and Acmar Group here on Monday.

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak attends a meeting of the World Atomic Week international forum, dedicated to the global nuclear industry, in Moscow on Sept 25, 2025. - (Photo by Evgenia Novozhenina / POOL / AFP)

Critics, including civil society groups and opposition parties, argued that the Bill granted excessive authority to the federal minister overseeing housing and local government, lowered the threshold of resident agreement required for redevelopment and risked enabling forced evictions without adequate compensation.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaking at the closing ceremony of the 4th National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference 2025 today. - Photo by Bernama

Kampung Sungai Baru was included in this larger redevelopment project, which involves building condominiums as well as commercial developments. - FILE PIX

(For illustration purposes only) Photo dated Aug 27, 2025, shows Istana Budaya, the country’s landmark for arts and culture currently undergoing major maintenance, with roof replacement works actively underway. - Photo by Bernama

The PKNS public flats in Jalan Kuching, comprising 15 blocks and 600 units, stand in a state of neglect, caught between abandonment and decay. Photo by Bernama

The demolition of Shah Alam Stadium was completed several days ahead of schedule, said Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) group chief executive officer Datuk Saipolyazan M. Yusop.

Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva