The Bukit Kiara longhouse community claims their rich neighbours are standing in their way of proper housing. — Picture courtesy of Bukit Kiara Public Housing Residents’ Organisation
And their wait, he said, could be prolonged by “elite” TTDI residents who did not wish to make any compromise on the development of Taman Rimba Kiara which would provide them with affordable housing. “Is saving the 3.2ha land for joggers more important than providing proper homes for the poor elderly families with children and grandchildren living in cramped and dilapidated conditions?
The TTDI RA and Save TRK committee fully backs a permanent housing for the long house residents. We have no issue for development to take place at the current footprint occupied by the longhouse residents, they are part of our community. ttdiTV hannahyeoh