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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
‘Trees felled in Bukit Kiara park will be replaced'
Koay explaining the history of Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara during the engagement session. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star NATIONAL Landscape Department (JLN) has pledged to replace the trees felled on a slope at Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur. Its deputy director-general (development) Ahmad Syaharuddin Kamaruddin said the trees were felled to facilitate a new four-storey administrative building at the recreational park. He said that among the 316 trees cut down were rubber trees which were invasive to native species and affected the area's biodiversity. 'We will replant 614 more trees and 3,733 shrubs in replacing the trees that we have felled,' he said during an engagement session at the Segambut branch office of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in Changkat Abang Haji Openg. The session was held to brief residents about the building project, earmarked for the Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara Kuala Lumpur Phase 1B Administrative Zone. Ahmad Syaharuddin: Some of the trees felled were rubber trees. It was attended by representatives from JLN, Public Works Department (JKR), environmental conservation organisation Friends of Bukit Kiara (FoBK) and Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) residents who were angry with the felling of the trees at the park. Ahmad Syaharuddin said the administrative building project was necessary as JLN needed a physical presence to better protect the 188.9ha recreational park. 'Currently, we are based in Putrajaya and managing a park of this size with such impressive biodiversity from there isn't easy,' he said. 'We need to be present here to carry out conservation and security,' he said, adding that the project had complied with both the Social Impact Assessment and Environment Impact Assessment requirements. Residents, particularly those living along Jalan Abang Haji Openg, were upset by the unannounced felling of trees near their homes at the beginning of the month. 'We heard contractors clearing trees from our houses earlier this month, but we could not see anything from our homes,' Kim Liew, 76, told StarMetro. 'By the time we realised it, the trees on the hill slope near our houses had been cut down.' Noting that the trees helped keep the area cool, Liew complained that the residents were really feeling the heat now. Occupying 2.42ha of the park, the building situated at Changkat Abang Haji Openg is intended to establish a Federal Park administration and management centre that plans, executes and manages activities under the Federal Park programme. The building will incorporate a management office, a visitor interpretation centre, a nursery and parking facilities. FoBK president Leon Koay said the group had urged JLN to adopt a conservation-first approach for the development project. 'Our recommendation to the department was to keep as many trees as they could when constructing the building. 'We were also taken aback when we learned about the tree clearing that happened earlier this month,' he said. A JKR representative affirmed that they had adhered to all permit requirements to commence the land clearing. 'The building project is expected to take 130 weeks and is due for completion on July 5, 2027,' he confirmed. Residents also voiced concerns about potential soil erosion in the area during a downpour. Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh, who was also present, said she would call a meeting with DBKL and Jalan Abang Haji Openg Rukun Tetangga to ensure appropriate mitigation measures were implemented.


Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Stop building traffic roundabouts: Justin
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: According to Wong, the project received objections from more than 7,000 Tawau residents who signed a petition launched in March. TAWAU: Sri Tanjong Assemblyman Justin Wong again urged the Government to stop construction of traffic roundabouts along Jalan Sin Onn. He said the plan to build two roundabouts was shortsighted and dismissive of public opinion. Advertisement 'This project risks worsening traffic congestion and contradicts the principle of putting people first,' he said, adding it failed to consider the long-term interests of the community. Wong, instead, called for Jalan Sin Onn to be upgraded into a dual carriageway, which he said would bring genuine long-term development to the area and surrounding neighbourhoods. 'I appeal to the Ministry of Finance to reconsider and upgrade the road to a dual carriageway,' he said, questioning why that option was not chosen. He said the project appears one-sided and short-term in nature, potentially slowing down traffic flow in key areas such as Pasar Sin On, nearby residential zones, supermarkets and commercial lots. He also raised safety concerns, pointing out that one of the roundabouts is being built next to SJK (C) Hing Hwa, which could pose risks to schoolchildren and parents. According to Wong, the project received objections from more than 7,000 Tawau residents who signed a petition launched in March. The signatures were collected over three weeks and submitted to the State Government and Public Works Department (JKR), but the project still went ahead. 'I even held discussions with JKR, but they couldn't guarantee that traffic would improve after the roundabouts are built. Nor could they confirm whether the risk of accidents would increase,' he said. The roundabouts are part of the Whiterose City development project, approved by JKR on April 29, 2022. The plan included roundabout construction based on a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) report, which has yet to be made public. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia


Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Over 200 JKR-supervised construction projects ahead of implementation schedule
Ahmad Maslan KUNAK (July 16): More than 200 of the 800 construction projects supervised by the Public Works Department (JKR) nationwide are currently ahead of schedule or Ahead of Time (AOT). Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said this took into account projects that were ahead of schedule by more than a week to 10 days. 'But this 200 is still not enough, while the remaining construction projects are not on schedule and late projects, and with three per cent being sick projects. 'It must be ensured that any project, especially in Sabah, be completed on schedule or AOT. When the project is late, among the plans that the contractor should do is to create extra work time, for example on weekends, including creating double shifts of work per day,' he said. He said this to reporters after reviewing the progress of the new building construction project covering 12 classrooms and other facilities at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kunak Jaya here Wednesday. Ahmad also suggested that relevant public works officers visit and learn about construction aspects abroad, such as China and India, which complete construction projects quickly using the latest technology, including the 'prefabricated modular system'. In Sabah, ahead of schedule are five dilapidated school projects, including two in Semporna and one each in Tawau, Kota Belud and Pensiangan. Meanwhile, Ahmad said there is a project to build a new building at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kunak Jaya, costing RM24.3 million, and expected to be completed in November, has now reached 18 per cent of the physical progress. He added that the project, which began in June 2024, involves the construction of 12 classrooms, an administration block, a science room, workshop, computer laboratory, surau and canteen, and will benefit more than 500 students at the school. – Bernama

Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
JKR Labuan Clinches Third Place In National Innovation Award
LABUAN, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Public Works Department (JKR) has done the Federal Territory proud by clinching third place in the Best State Public Works Management Innovation Award at the 2025 Public Works Department Senior Officers' Conference (SOC). The annual three-day conference, held from July 14 to 16 in Terengganu, was officiated by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and attended by over 400 senior JKR officers, including top management, district engineers and technical experts from across the country. The SOC serves as a strategic platform to strengthen professionalism and enhance service delivery within the department through sustainable and holistic practices.


The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Over 200 JKR-supervised construction projects ahead of implementation schedule
KUNAK: More than 200 of the 800 construction projects supervised by the Public Works Department (JKR) nationwide are currently ahead of schedule or Ahead of Time (AOT). Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan ( pic ) said this took into account projects that were ahead of schedule by more than a week to 10 days. "But this 200 is still not enough, while the remaining construction projects are not on schedule and late projects, and with three per cent being sick projects. "It must be ensured that any project, especially in Sabah, be completed on schedule or AOT. When the project is late, among the plans that the contractor should do is to create extra work time, for example on weekends, including creating double shifts of work per day," he said. He said this to reporters after reviewing the progress of the new building construction project covering 12 classrooms and other facilities at SK Kunak Jaya here Wednesday (July 16). Ahmad also suggested that relevant public works officers visit and learn about construction aspects abroad, such as China and India, which complete construction projects quickly using the latest technology, including the 'prefabricated modular system'. In Sabah, ahead of schedule are five dilapidated school projects, including two in Semporna and one each in Tawau, Kota Belud and Pensiangan. Meanwhile, Ahmad said there is a project to build a new building at SK Kunak Jaya, costing RM24.3mil, and expected to be completed in November, has now reached 18 per cent of the physical progress. He added that the project, which began in June 2024, involves the construction of 12 classrooms, an administration block, a science room, workshop, computer laboratory, surau and canteen, and will benefit more than 500 students at the school. - Bernama