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Relocation Talks with Affected Desa Pandan Traders To Resume Soon

Relocation Talks with Affected Desa Pandan Traders To Resume Soon

Barnama4 days ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) – A follow-up engagement session with traders affected by the infrastructure upgrade project in Desa Pandan will be held soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
She said the session involving her ministry and the nine traders would discuss the relocation of those impacted by the upgrade works in the area.
'Insya-Allah, we will meet them again this month to discuss suitable relocation options, as this is part of the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative currently being implemented in Kuala Lumpur.
'Some have agreed, but there are still a few who have not. Therefore, this upcoming session is important to reach a mutual agreement and expedite the road-widening project there, which is crucial for public use,' she said.
Dr Zaliha was speaking to reporters after officiating the Launch Ceremony of the Federal Territories-level 2025 Climate Change and Green Energy Leadership Project (IKLIM) here today.
Dr Zaliha said prior engagement sessions had been held since November 2024 and continued in January this year, including the issuance of vacancy notices for the affected area.
She also instructed the Federal Territories Department (JWP) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to meet with the traders promptly and provide them with relocation options.
'So I believe they need not worry about this matter. We will assist them by ensuring they have the necessary facilities to continue doing business,' she said.
Previously, DBKL stated that demolition works at Jalan 2/76, Desa Pandan, scheduled for two days ago (July 15), had to be postponed following a commotion at the site.
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