Kuala lumpur: Various actions have been taken by government agencies since 2016 to address issues involving a residential building occupied by Rohingya residents in Kampung Baru Sungai Makau, Mukim Ulu Langat, which recently went viral on social media. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the measures included the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations, and enforcement action by various government agencies.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin highlighted that action and enforcement against structures built without approval in the area are not new. He mentioned that various measures have been taken since 2016, including warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations, and enforcement actions by the Hulu Langat District and Land Office (PDT), Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Immigration Department, as well as demolition operations.
Amirudin assured that the state government would continue monitoring the situation and take appropriate action in accordance with existing laws. He also urged the public to rely on facts and official statements issued by the authorities and not be swayed by misleading information circulating on social media.
Earlier, the Hulu Langat District and Land Office clarified in a statement that the multi-storey residential building is located mainly on privately owned land identified as HSM 5345 PT 3940 in Mukim Ulu Langat, with a small portion encroaching on a road reserve. The statement noted that several residential structures had been erected illegally on the lot and an adjoining river reserve, and were previously occupied by members of the Rohingya community.
The Hulu Langat District and Land Office issued notices of unlawful occupation under Section 425 of the National Land Code to the owners of the structures in 2017, 2020, 2021, and most recently on March 13, 2025. A demolition operation was also carried out in 2017 by the district land office, along with LUAS, PDRM, MPKj, the Public Works Department (JKR), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS).
MPKj issued notices and compound offers under Section 70(1), together with directives under Section 72(1)(b)(c) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021 for constructing buildings without obtaining written approval from MPKj. Meanwhile, LUAS opened an investigation paper in 2025 under Sections 43(4) and 70(3) of the LUAS Enactment 1999 with a view to recommending compound action against those responsible for erecting unauthorized structures. The offence could lead to a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
In a joint operation with PDRM, the Selangor Immigration Department participated in "Ops Kutip," conducted by the Kajang district police headquarters on Feb 28, 2025, during which 42 foreigners were detained for suspected offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963.
Regarding the multi-storey residential building, the statement confirmed that demolition action would be executed in accordance with the law. It added that the Hulu Langat District and Land Office, together with all district enforcement agencies, remains committed to taking enforcement action against encroachment on government land as per existing laws.