PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Malaysia’s government has decided to withdraw the controversial Urban Renewal Bill, opting to table a revised version later, as announced by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Cabinet made this call today to integrate feedback from MPs, particularly UMNO members, and other stakeholders, aiming to refine the legislation.
URA Backlash
The bill, intended to ease urban redevelopment by lowering owner consent from 100% to 80%, sparked widespread protests last October, with thousands in Kuala Lumpur decrying it as the “Urban Robbery Act” for enabling forced land grabs akin to Palestinian displacements.
Critics, including lawyers and rights groups, argue it violates constitutional property rights under Article 13, grants excessive ministerial powers, risks inadequate compensation, and favors developers over underprivileged Malays. m.aliran.com +3 Opposition parties like PAS and PN exploited racial and religious angles, amplifying the outcry. Fahmi emphasized the need for comprehensive input to strengthen the bill before reintroduction.
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