Confident that the development near Rubber Research Institute Malaysia in Sungai Buloh would boost the country’s economy

RESIDENTS and traders near the Rubber Research Institute Malaysia in Sungai Buloh hope the proposed housing development will be holistic so that it will be a boon, not a bane.

Many are worried that the development will worsen the traffic congestion in the nearest township, Kota Damansara,

They are also concerned about the social and environmental impact of the development set to replace a huge swathe of green lung measuring 1,348ha.

They think it is imperative for the government and developer to be transparent throughout the process to allow the people to have their say in what is going to affect their quality of life.

Some also commented that the housing projects to be developed by the Federal government and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) should be made accessible to EPF contributors.

Selangor MCA chairman Datuk Donald Lim said he was confident that the project would improve the quality of life and boost the country’s economy.

“It is a common phenomenon in major cities all over the world. When cities become overcrowded, we have to move away from the area.

“Given the project’s proximity to the Subang airport, it will become an attractive business centre especially to foreign investors. The only concern is that we need to improve the area’s public transportation,” he added.

(The Star)