Developer Urged To Complete Kg Sungai Baru New Residential Units On Time - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Titiwangsa Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged the developer of the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment project here to complete the new residential units within the promised timeframe.

Johari, who is also the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, said that some residents had already vacated their original homes but claimed they had yet to receive the compensation due to them.

“They expect to receive houses as compensation, but when the houses are not completed, problems arise,” he told reporters after launching Citrawarna Kampong Bharu 2025 in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of Kampong Bharu, organised by the Kelab Belia Kampong Bharu here today.

According to Johari, some residents also claimed that when they signed the agreement for the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru, it was with one company, but it is understood that the company later sold part of its interest to a new developer.

“That is also among the issues being examined, namely what will happen if the project is not completed, and who should be held responsible, whether the original company or the new developer, as stipulated in the agreement signed eight years ago,” he said.

Meanwhile, Johari said that he had requested the Kuala Lumpur mayor to prioritise the development of two residential blocks to allow traditional landowners to return to their original areas as soon as possible.

The redevelopment project officially commenced on Nov 30 and is expected to be completed within four years.

Previously, the then Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, reportedly said that the new residential units would range from 900 to 1,200 square feet, each equipped with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering significantly greater comfort compared with the original homes.

Dr Zaliha also announced several incentives agreed to by the developer, including free maintenance charges for the first year, followed by a 70 per cent discount from the second to the 10th year.

Earlier, in his speech, Johari said that Citrawarna Kampong Bharu 2025, organised in collaboration with OMNI Holding, Kampong Bharu Corporation, the Federal Territories Department and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, will be made an annual event to promote the area’s uniqueness as a heritage tourism destination for both domestic and international visitors.

He added that a variety of activities are being featured during the second edition of the event, which began yesterday and concludes today, including the Kampong Bharu Rona Run that attracted 482 participants, traditional food sales, cultural performances, and community activities showcasing the distinctive identity of Kampong Bharu.

-- BERNAMA