Bukit Kiara Longhouse Residents Relieved as 44-Year Wait Nears End

Bukit Kiara longhouse residents relieved as 44-year wait nears end

KUALA LUMPUR: After 44 years of waiting, Bukit Kiara longhouse folks can finally look forward to moving into permanent homes.

Bukit Kiara longhouse redevelopment to give 98 families free homes, part of land to be gazetted as public open space, says FT minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said several key principles have been agreed upon by all parties involved in the Bukit Kiara longhouse resettlement and redevelopment project.Among the key terms, she said residents of the longhouse will receive replacement housing as previously promised, while development at the site will be strictly limited to 2.33 hectares.“The remaining land…

Anwar hails ‘historic’ Bukit Kiara housing breakthrough

The prime minister describes the longhouse redevelopment as a model for people-centred governance, and approves RM1 million to subsidise maintenance costs for its residents.

General : Resolution To Bukit Kiara Longhouse Issue Shows Govt’s Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The resolution of Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents’ issue reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that the people’s problems are not passed down from one generation to the next, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

A 44-year wait: How the rakyat saved Bukit Kiara and secured justice for its longhouse residents - Twentytwo13

After 44 years, 98 families living at the Bukit Kiara longhouses in Taman Tun Dr Ismail enter a historic new chapter as construction of their permanent homes begins at a groundbreaking ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, writes Pola Singh.