DATUK Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the ruckus that ensued during the Kampung Sungai Baru eviction process was due to external influences.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said the majority of residents had agreed to the redevelopment and external parties tried to manipulate the situation.
"The residents are not responsible for what happened.
"It is very upsetting, and we know who are those responsible and they are not from there," she said.
She clarified that the land acquisition was gazetted in 2021 under the previous administration and the current government was trying to resolve a legacy issue.
"The eviction, which took place yesterday was a legal process that was carried out according to procedure," she said.
Zaliha said the government will press ahead with the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru, and those unhappy with compensation packages can pursue legal avenues.
She said that while some residents remain dissatisfied, their main concern lies with the compensation offered, not the redevelopment itself.
She also said that the government will ensure that housing under the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment project remains affordable and accessible for Malays.
She said clear guidelines were already in place under Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), including requirements for Malay ownership depending on the category of land or project.
"For Malay reserve land, ownership must remain 100 per cent Malay. For projects carried out through DBKL, 70 per cent of ownership must be Malay, while for private developments, the minimum quota is 40 per cent," she added. - September 12, 2025
