Bukit baja: The Selangor state government, through the State Development Corporation (PKNS), is set to transform the Orang Asli community in Kampung Bukit Baja, Dengkil, from a traditional village into a sustainable modern settlement, according to Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah. The initiative aims to secure the future of the Orang Asli community by gazetting 180 acres of land for the village, constructing single-story homes, and developing public facilities including a community hall and kindergarten.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the state government has provided each of the 56 families an initial RM10,000 compensation to move into the new homes once completed, before PKNS proceeds with plans to build a golf course on their current land. The new homes are designed to reflect the Orang Asli's identity and lifestyle, showcasing open layouts without fences to maintain their traditional way of life within a modern context.
The state's plan includes transforming the area into a modern Orang Asli village within the Sepang district, incorporating business premises to generate economic opportunities. PKNS deputy group chief executive officer (Strategic Partnerships) Md Kamarzan Md Rais highlighted that the agreement, finalized after two decades of negotiations with the Tok Batin (village chief), Jalil Long, and the villagers, entails building a modern community equipped with a Tok Batin office, clinic, playground, and other infrastructure, alongside job opportunities at the upcoming golf club.
Furthermore, the development will include three shop lots dedicated to promoting Orang Asli handicrafts, contributing to the community's economic upliftment. Jalil Long expressed hope that the development would provide the younger generation with opportunities to improve their living standards while preserving their cultural identity.
The project area is divided into two main zones: 6.27 acres for the construction of 56 homes, each approximately 1,000 square feet, and 2.6 acres allocated for community-supporting facilities. On October 5, 2025, PKNS conducted an engagement session with the villagers, handing over relocation offer letters to ensure a transparent transition.
PKNS's offer includes a single-storey home per family, RM7,000 for relocation expenses, RM10,000 in goodwill compensation, RM20,000 per acre of crops, and RM3 million allocated to the Bukit Baja Orang Asli community fund. This initiative promises an orderly relocation process, developed collaboratively with the Selangor state government and pertinent agencies, while supporting inclusive development and respecting the original communities in projects like Cyber Valley.