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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Speed Selangor policy to kick off in October
Amirudin (second from left) checking out the Sepang Municipal Council Draft Local Plan 2035 (Amendment) display in Cyberjaya. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star BUSINESSES in Selangor can look forward to shorter approval times for planning permits when the Speed Selangor policy is implemented in October. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the policy was expected to accelerate business and investment related approval time for planning permits in designated industrial areas to just one month or less. At present, such approvals can take up to three-and-a-half months. He said the policy was a combination of similar initiatives carried out at the local authority level. 'Now we are combining everything, placing it under one framework and we will adopt it across the board,' he said during a press conference after launching the Publicity and Public Participation Programme for Sepang Municipal Council Draft Local Plan 2035 (Amendment) at Semarak Hall in Cyberjaya. Amirudin said the state government had started internal training and trial sessions in preparation for the kick-off. 'Everything is ready. We could have implemented it on July 1 or even Aug 1, but I just wanted to test it out first. 'Our officers are undergoing training for its implementation.' He also said that the policy would have a platform for public complaints, as part of efforts to enhance the state's service delivery. Separately, Amirudin said the state would form a special task force to combat illegal dumping, a widespread problem in Selangor, with Dengkil, Kajang and Hulu Selangor among the badly affected areas. He said the problem of illegal dumping was connected to land and enforcement matters. As such, Amirudin said joint action was needed to address the issue. He said present enforcement efforts followed the National Land Code 1965, which limited the state's ability to act swiftly against offenders. 'We need to respond quickly to public complaints. 'Action needs to be taken not only against the illegal dumping ground operators; landowners should also be held accountable for illegal activities on their property,' he said, adding that the state had spent millions of ringgit to clean up sites after land was confiscated due to illegal dumping. However, procedural hurdles remained a challenge, Amirudin said. 'There was a case where the court overturned our action in confiscating the land, saying the notice period was insufficient. 'This shows we must restructure our legal framework to ensure stricter penalties, including higher fines and the ability to confiscate land more effectively,' he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Speed Selangor policy to launch in October for faster business approvals
CYBERJAYA: The Speed Selangor policy will be introduced in October to simplify and accelerate business and investment approvals across the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced the initiative, which targets reducing approval times under local authorities (PBT) for developers and investors. The policy will be officially launched at the Selangor International Business Summit in October 2025. It consolidates existing express approval systems used by some local councils into a unified framework. 'Some PBTs already had their own green approval systems. Now, we are integrating these for wider implementation,' Amirudin said during a press conference after officiating the Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Sepang Municipal Council Draft Local Plan 2035. Training is currently underway for officers to ensure seamless policy execution. Initially, the focus will be on development and investment approvals, potentially cutting processing times from two months to one. The policy may later expand to public services like citizen complaints and home renovation applications. Amirudin highlighted that home renovation approvals, a common concern, could benefit from the Speed Selangor approach. 'Through this initiative, the public will see direct economic benefits,' he added. The policy aims to enhance efficiency for investors, developers, and residents. Separately, Amirudin addressed illegal waste dumping, stressing the need for stricter enforcement and legal reforms. 'Stronger laws are required to impose penalties on involved landowners and operators,' he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Probe into Putra Heights blast transparent and independent
CYBERJAYA: The investigation into the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1 was conducted independently and transparently, with no interference from the Selangor state government, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He clarified that the state government was not directly involved in the probe but was merely one of 212 witnesses. The focus now shifts to a special committee tasked with reviewing the incident report and proposing preventive measures. 'The investigation was carried out completely independently, without any state government interference. Disputes over the findings do not mean the report is inaccurate,' Amirudin stated during a press conference after launching the Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Sepang Municipal Council Draft Local Plan 2035. The full investigation report will be made public once approved by the relevant authorities. 'Once permission is granted, anyone can review it to determine accountability,' he added. Amirudin emphasised that the state government allowed the police full autonomy in their investigation, including summoning key witnesses such as developers, security personnel, and excavator operators. Police investigations found no evidence of negligence or foul play. Earlier, Amirudin announced that Selangor would form a special committee to develop long-term strategies and propose new regulations to prevent similar incidents. The April 1 explosion severely damaged 81 homes, partially destroyed another 81, and affected 57 others, while 218 houses remained unharmed.
