KUALA LUMPUR – Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif has instructed the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Lands and Mines Office of Kuala Lumpur (JKPTG) to contact the owners of abandoned land and houses to address the dangerous animal problem in Taman Yarl.
Scoop previously reported that the growing threat of pythons slithering through homes and monitor lizards crossing busy roads has left residents in fear, with abandoned land and derelict houses providing a refuge for these creatures.
Maimunah’s comments followed this report, which revealed that residents of Jalan Awan Kerawang had been voicing their concerns about dangerous encounters with wildlife, which have become a common sight in the area.
Following a site visit, Scoop identified between eight and ten derelict plots and houses, ranging in size from approximately 5,000 to 12,500sqft.
The neighbourhood is also surrounded by several landed properties, condominiums, and SMK Taman Yarl which is a secondary school.
Speaking to Scoop, Maimunah said that instructions would be given to the owners of abandoned land and houses to clean up their properties in the next few months.
Maimunah also said DBKL and JKPTG will also play a role in monitoring the situation in the area.
“I have read the report on Scoop, and I am going to take serious action on this matter. This is unacceptable, and we cannot allow things like this to happen.
“Residents should not have to deal with such issues,” Maimunah said when contacted.
“I will ensure that the authorities locate the land and house owners and make certain they clean up their properties regularly so that problems like these do not occur again.”
“I will also discuss ways to relocate some of the wildlife that has been living there for years. Abandoned projects must be completed within the stipulated time, and the authorities will also reach out to the developers on this matter.”
“I will definitely visit the area in the coming days to meet with residents and explore other initiatives that we can work on to improve their lives,” she added.
Previously, Scoop reported that the head of the Taman Yarl Residents Representative Council, Alvin Thayaparan, had attributed the issues faced by residents to the authorities’ (DBKL and JKPTG) neglect and lack of accountability over the past 30 years, which has resulted in the problems caused by abandoned land and houses in Taman Yarl.
Further investigation by Scoop revealed that one of the plots – marked with a project development signage and slated for construction by developer D Legend LCD & HIFI Sdn Bhd in 2018 – remains abandoned with no progress made. – December 29, 2024