THE Federal Territories Ministry is refining the legal aspects of the land acquisition process for the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur, which still does not have the consent of some residents.

Minister Shahidan Kassim said it is to ensure the welfare of residents, including 37 owners who do not agree to the redevelopment and 291 owners who have moved to transit homes, would be well taken care of.

“I have asked for (the second hearing session) to be postponed for more than six months so that the developer and 37 (owners opposing the project) will resolve the problem, and if it is not resolved, they will return to us for a solution (legally),” he told reporters at the key handover ceremony for residents of Residensi SkyAwani 3 in Kuala Lumpur today.

Shahidan said Kampong Bharu Development Corporation (PKB) is expected to issue a follow-up statement on the matter next week.

On Wednesday, PKB said the land acquisition exercise for Kampung Sungai Baru should proceed because all legal requirements under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 had been met. – Bernama, June 18, 2022.