SHAH ALAM: Local authorities have been ordered to take immediate action over a purported illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the directive followed a decision made at the Selangor State Security Working Committee meeting a few days ago, which stipulated that enforcement action must be taken if land encroachment is found.
According to Amirudin, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will take action, including issuing notices to the landowners concerned and determining whether the land belongs to the government or private owners.
"When this matter was raised, I immediately informed the relevant parties and believe prompt action will be taken, especially in issuing notices to the landowners," he said at a press conference after launching the Festival Turath Islami Selangor at the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) meeting room, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building here, on Tuesday (July 28).
It was reported on Monday (July 27), that the Immigration Department was investigating allegations of the existence of an illegal foreign settlement in the Setia Alam area despite enforcement action having been taken in early April.
Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said an integrated operation involving the relevant agencies would be carried out if investigations confirmed the allegations.
Hundreds of illegal structures believed to be occupied by thousands of foreigners continued to exist on the outskirts of Shah Alam despite a series of raids and enforcement operations.
Rreports also cited a survey at Persiaran Setia Makmur, Setia Alam and Jalan Hamzah, Kampung Budiman, which found illegal settlements built on oil palm plantation land, raising questions over the effectiveness of enforcement. – Bernama
