Master Development Plan for Outskirts of Shah Alam
The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) have drafted a Master Development Plan for villages and Malay reserve land in the outskirt areas of Shah Alam, as reported in Star Metro (Dec 13, page 6).
This includes the area around Paya Jaras and Sg. Buloh, with the idea of achieving a balance and systematic development. According to the report,
- The draft plan includes seven villages – Kg. Kubu Gajah, Kg. Merbau, Kg. Paya Jaras Hilir, Kg. Paya Jaras Hulu, Kg. Paya Jaras Tengah, Kg. Paya Jaras Dalam and Kg. Sg. Plong, covering an area of 1,425ha. The area is within a 2km radius of Sg. Buloh.
- According to the mayor, the plan has been prepared in accordance to the Town and Rural Planning Act, 1972 to ensure the villages benefit from the future massive development.
- MBSA plan to maintain the own identities of the villages, with emphasis on low-density development. The mayor also noted the villagers would be given a month to state their views on the plan before it is passed by the city council.
We applaud the council for taking the initiative to hold dialogue sessions like these with residents and villagers, and to draft a Master Development Plan for everyone to study. We hope that the more areas in the state will also be treated with such a plan, to ensure timely and structured development.
