Divided opinions over MRT project

People having a closer look at the route map of the proposed Sungai Buloh-Kajang mass rapid transit line. — NST picture by Syed Abdullah Syed Nordin

KUALA LUMPUR: About half of respondents agree that the first proposed mass rapid transit line from Sungai Buloh to Kajang will save time, cost and reduce congestion while the other half say it will cause noise, dust and floods. Some of the respondents also wanted to know if they would be resettled. The findings of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report was released yesterday by the Department of Environment.

The survey, by ERE Consulting Group Sdn Bhd, had interviewed 700 residents in the affected areas.

The EIA further reported that 473 lots of land would likely be acquired for the Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line.

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Residents: Hands off gated communities

Residents say gated and guarded community schemes have reduced crime to almost nil. — Picture by Malai Rosmah Tuah

PETALING JAYA: Residents are unhappy over Petaling Jaya City Council's (MBPJ) stand on gated and guarded communities. Their are also upset because a public forum with MBPJ representatives was called off after many of them had made time for it.


"Since residents were upset that the forum was cancelled and wanted their opinions heard, we decided to have a roundtable meeting cum dialogue organised by our hosts, Damansara Utama state assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin and the Damansara Jaya Residents' Association," said Elizabeth Wong, Bukit Lanjan state assemblyman.


The heads of residents' associations, Rukun Tetangga representatives and residents from different parts of Petaling Jaya turning up in full force at the session held at the Damansara Jaya Residents and Owners Association (DJROA) hall.

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