THE Selangor government will continue to take firm action against unauthorised settlements across the state, including demolishing structures built without approval from local authorities or district and land offices, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Amirudin stressed that illegal settlements were not a new issue in Selangor and must be addressed through proper administrative and legal channels involving land use regulations and local government oversight.
“All illegal settlements that do not have approval from the local authorities or district and land offices must be demolished in accordance with the law,” Sinar Harian reported him saying.
Speaking at a press conference after officiating the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant 1 at the Integrated Solid Waste Management Centre (ISWMC) in Jeram on Friday, Amirudin said the issue primarily concerns governance, land administration and compliance with approved land-use conditions.
“The issue is one of administration and management involving land approvals and local authorities.
“Based on our records, various actions have already been taken, including warnings and notices, because land-related issues usually involve land being used beyond its permitted purpose or the express conditions attached to the title.
“In reality, many of these cases involve matters such as illegal dumping sites that we have dealt with under the state's jurisdiction. Before any seizure can take place, sufficient time must be given for the landowner to restore the land,” he said.
Commenting specifically on the illegal settlement at Kampung Baru Sungai Makau, Amirudin said he had received assurances from the Hulu Langat District Officer that immediate enforcement measures would be carried out, including demolition works and, if necessary, land forfeiture proceedings.
“The issue here concerns municipal regulations and land-use conditions that must be managed, but I have received assurances from the district officer that immediate action will be taken to demolish the structures and, if necessary, land seizure will also be carried out.
“However, the process of land forfeiture is not straightforward because the land is privately owned and the owners have paid the required premiums. Therefore, we must provide room for due process, and in some cases the matter must be brought before the courts,” he said.
The remarks come amid heightened public scrutiny over a settlement occupied by members of the Rohingya community in Hulu Langat, which recently attracted widespread attention on social media.
Amirudin previously revealed that various government agencies had undertaken enforcement measures since 2016 to address issues related to structures and settlements linked to the Rohingya community.
Earlier, Hulu Langat District Officer Datuk Mohd Jusni Hashim confirmed that demolition operations would be conducted under existing legal provisions, noting that numerous enforcement actions had already been undertaken by relevant agencies over several years.
He maintained that the authorities would proceed with demolition measures following repeated enforcement efforts against the structures, signalling a tougher approach towards illegal developments and land-use violations throughout the state. - June 12, 2026
