The site on Jalan Langgak Tunku where the tower is due to be located. — WILLIAM GARY/The Star
THE relocation of a telecommunications tower in Jalan Langgak Tunku, Bukit Tunku in Kuala Lumpur, will be reviewed following residents’ objections.
Resident Mohanthas Narayanasamy said this was decided during a Jan 3 meeting between residents and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
He said three residents voiced concerns over the proximity of the tower to their homes.
Mohanthas says residents are happy they are being heard.
“The residents are very happy that DBKL listened to them and asked the telecommunications operator to look at a new site suggested by us, which is further down the road,” he said.
The tower was supposed to be located beside a bus stop along Jalan Langgak Tunku, less than 100m from Tijani 2 South, a residential area with 54 houses.
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This followed a request made by a homeowner to remove the existing tower which was in front of his bungalow.
According to residents, DBKL has issued a stop-work order for the construction of the tower.
Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh’s political secretary Yap Yee Vonne, who was at the meeting, said the telco company would get back to residents on the matter.
On Jan 2, StarMetro had reported residents’ concerns about the relocation site. — By SERAFINA LIEW
