SHAH ALAM, Nov. 14 -- The Selangor government has taken a major step toward resolving the decades-long issue of Jalan Papan urban settlers by securing seven acres of land from developer Melati Ehsan Consolidated Sdn Bhd (MECSB).

The move allows for a structured, long-term resettlement plan, including apartment housing through state subsidiary Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) and temporary accommodation under the Smart Sewa Scheme.

According to an official statement from the Selangor Housing and Culture Exco, only unoccupied structures will be demolished.

The surrendered land will also facilitate the relocation of houses of worship.

The state emphasised that no settler will be left without temporary housing during the transitio...