Alarmed by hillslope projects in their neighbourhoods, residents and stakeholders repeatedly voiced objections about the matter to elected representatives and Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ). The local council is actively monitoring more than 370 vulnerable sites using tools such as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping and early warning systems. MPAJ carried out an audit of roadside traders in the Ampang Jaya municipality. The local council must now seek a High Court order to proceed, as the landowner Highland Properties Sdn Bhd has been wound up. The local council emphasised that enforcement remained necessary for operators who failed to meet basic hygiene, cleanliness or safety standards.

Source: The Star December 23, 2025 09:00 UTC