PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured the public that the upcoming Urban Renewal Act (PSB), which is set to be tabled in Parliament, will not result in the forced eviction of homeowners or landowners.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Senior Press Secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, the Prime Minister said the legislation will not alter the Bumiputera ownership percentage in any area nor will it change the ethnic composition of any location.
“The issue of Malay Bumiputeras being excluded from urban development does not arise. The main objective of this law is to improve the quality of life for urban communities, including the Malay community,” Tunku Nashrul said during a live broadcast of the daily briefing by the Prime Minister’s Office on Facebook today.
This clarification comes in response to ongoing concerns from certain groups who have raised issues about the Urban Renewal Act.
Tunku Nashrul also highlighted that the Prime Minister had invited the local community, particularly those in Putrajaya, to a breaking of fast event with religious scholars today at the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque.
Additionally, the Prime Minister’s office addressed a recent social media post that attempted to spread an old, malicious claim about the call to prayer (azan), which had resurfaced in an attempt to stir public unrest.
Tunku Nashrul reiterated Anwar Ibrahim’s message urging the public not to be misled by such slander, particularly during election seasons when these divisive narratives often emerge.
“The culture of spreading such harmful narratives must be ended immediately to prevent negative consequences for society and the nation,” Tunku Nashrul stressed. He further encouraged Malaysians to embrace critical thinking and reject any actions that foster division.
On another matter, Tunku Nashrul shared that the Prime Minister had also focused on the current flood situation in Sabah and Sarawak. The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has been instructed to strengthen coordination with both federal and state agencies to ensure that aid continues to reach affected areas.
“NADMA will also work closely with state governments to facilitate the distribution of aid to the heads of households who have been impacted by the floods,” he said. - March 10, 2025
