PAS MP vows to end Bandar Mahkota Cheras residents’ frustrations

Friday March 14, 2008

LITTLE can be done about the Bandar Mahkota Cheras road closure issue because the case has gone to court.

Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) deputy president Abdullah Marjunid conveyed this to new Hulu Langat MP Che Rosli Che Mat and Mohd Sany Hamzan, who contested on a PAS ticket in the Dusun Tua state seat in the recent general election.

The duo had sought a meeting with Abdullah recently to request that the road be opened.

The toll-free road leading from the township next to Bandar Sungai Long has been closed since 2005 because Grand Saga Sdn Bhd, concessionaire for the Cheras-Kajang Highway, has deemed it illegal.

Soon after the road was built, the council gave the green light for its opening.

However, Grand Saga barricaded the road and the matter was then referred to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) and the Works Ministry.

Bandar Mahkota Cheras developer, Narajaya Sdn Bhd, is now suing Grand Saga because both companies cannot reach an agreement over the issue of compensation.

Grand Saga is reputed to be asking for RM400mil for loss of toll collection over the years.

Opening of the road is on Che Rosli's agenda as the new MP for Hulu Langat.

Speaking to the media later, he said all avenues would be explored to allow for the opening of the road that has caused frustration among residents.

Mohd Sany who lost to Dusun Tua assemblyman Ismail Sani said he would continue to fight for the cause because Bandar Mahkota Cheras and Bandar Sungai Long residents had asked for his help too.