THE Federal Territory Lands and Mines Department director has enforced action against the Kebun-Kebun Bangsar community farm, for violating the terms of its Temporary Occupation Licence for nurseries.

Muhammad Yasir Yahya said the terms include violations against the type of crops and the fact that permanent structures were built under electric pylons, based on technical feedback from Tenaga Nasional Bhd. 

“The department also received complaints of disturbances lodged by residents. 

“Investigations revealed that the nursery keeps various livestock such as chickens, ducks and sheep, thus raising other issues such as odour pollution, flies, and noise disturbance, which led to the enforcement action,” he said in a statement today.

He said the department supports the urban farm initiative, but requirements prescribed under the licence must be adhered to for the benefit of all parties. 

The community farm, which has caught the attention of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, posted an eviction notice it received on June 23 that had gone viral on social media. – Bernama, June 28, 2022.