BY NORBAITI PHAHARORADZI
A map showing the developments in Kulai at the launch of the Publicity and Public Participation in Local Government programme.
KULAIJAYA: Members of the public should be more proactive by getting involved in state development projects that are being carried out.
State Housing and Local Government committee chairman Datuk Abd Latif Bandi said the people could benefit through developments taking place such as the Special Area Draft Plans (RKK).
He said the people would be more empowered in making decisions regarding their future if they had the knowledge to deal with developers.
“For instance, under the RKK 2015-2025 in north Kulai here, the community can engage with appointed parties such as the Kulai Municipal Council and relevant officers at Kampung Rahmat hall to air their grouses on the plans drafted.
“Engagements through programmes like this will also help the people to be prepared for the changes that will be brought to the communities over the development period,” he said at the launch of the Publicity and Public Participation in Local Development programme at Kampung Rahmat.
Abd Latif (second from right) and Kulaijaya Municipal Council president Abdul Rahman Salleh (right) looking at the RKK draft. - Photos by Norbaiti Phaharoradzi
Abdul Latif said that the people must realise that development plans should take into account the views of local councils and the community.
He also encouraged closer cooperation between the communities and developers to identify areas for development.
“Those who plan to sell their lands should also be more aware of the long term benefits that could arise,” he said.
Abdul Latif said that the one-month programme would provide an opportunity for the communities to voice out their opinions or objections against the draft tabled.
All opinions and objections gathered would be presented during the Objection Hearing Committee meeting chaired by Abdul Latif with the engagement from land office, State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), local authorities and the Town Planning Secretariat to be held at a later date.
