THE Taman Melawati Residents Association (TMRA) today called on the government to intervene in a sewerage projects in the area that has been stalled for almost seven years.

TMRA chairman Azhari Abd Taharim said residents had been fed empty promises for many years by the developer Puncak Niaga Construction (PNC) Sdn Bhd.

“There are currently five stalled sewerage sites in Taman Melawati and the project was  given a time extension until 2022 but as you can see, nothing is happening. Residents were told that there is no budget to continue the project as well as other reasons such as change of project manager,” he said.

“For the past seven years we have faced constant difficulties and daily hardship while the stalled sites are causing inconvenience and hazard to the local community.

“We are extremely disappointed to see the never-ending, non-progressive sewerage upgrading work, which has resulted in abysmal road conditions that are dangerous for motorists and pedestrians alike.

“The condition of the road has caused crashes and damaged the residents’ vehicles.”

This morning, Azhari and 20 other residents staged a peaceful protest demanding that the developer cover up the holes in the road.

They also demanded that the roads that are closed be repened to ease traffic congestion. 

“Every morning, the traffic is very bad because of the roads that are closed due to the project. 

“Reopen the roads, cover the holes,” he said.

The sewerage project was initiated by the former Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry. It is now the purview of the Sewerage Services Department under the Environment and Water Ministry.

Azhar said TMRA had filed numerous complaints with the authorities but had not received a reply.

Another resident, Shahrim Tamrim said three administrations had failed to solve the problem.

“We want the Minister of Environment and Water Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man to intervene and to put an end to the stalled sewerage project,” he said.

“We demand PNCSB adhere to the deadline and complete the job at all the sites.

“Give us a detailed project timeline and progress report immediately after every progress meeting.” – December 12, 2021.