4,907 houses abandoned statewide

SELANGOR HAS reported a total of 4,907 abandoned houses statewide through data gathered by the local authorities.

State Local Government, Public Transport and New Village Development Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said Shah Alam was the largest contributor, accounting for over 40% (or 1995 houses) of the overall figure.

This is followed by Kuala Langat (988), Subang Jaya (568), Ampang Jaya (360), Selayang (190), Petaling Jaya (178), Sepang (152), Kuala Selangor (150), Klang (119), Kajang (114), Hulu Selangor (63) and Sabak Bernam (30).

Under Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1976, a notice of “abatement of nuisance” will be issued to owners requiring them to clean their compounds.

“If they refuse, the respective local councils will do the cleaning-up works and any costs involved will be passed to the owners,” he said.

He was replying to Lim Yi Wei (PHKampung Tunku) on the total number of abandoned houses in Selangor.