TNB proposed to the state government to shift the 275/132KV hi-tension transmission to a new route after facing protest by the residents at Cheras Hartamas. The alternative route proposed is through Batu 9, Cheras area, whereby Taman Cuepacs, Taman Masria, Taman Okid, Taman Sungai Sering, Venice Hill, Kampung Sungai Raya and others will be affected.
A petition signing session was called on 20th October 2011 at Taman Okid, where I have invited the local media to. The Star Metro, on 22nd October 2011 quoted me saying that ‘the residents want TNB to revert to its original plan to locate the pylon in Cheras Hartamas’. This is untrue. My statement during the press conference was very clear that we do not want the pylon to be built in our residential area and we want TNB to come out with better alternatives so that residential areas can be avoided. I do not want the hi-tension transmission to pose hazard to anyone.
I am also curious on why TNB had only invited certain residents and state assemblyman from UMNO to attend the public hearing held on 16th October 2011 at Dewan Bandaran Kajang when the Member of Parliament for Hulu Langat is Dr Che Rosli Bin Che Mat from PAS. Three Kajang Municipal Councillors including myself, whose zones are involved were neither invited nor informed as well.
The dispute would not happen if the previous state government paid more attention to the welfare of the residents. This can be avoided if they were more concerned of local reaction when they approved the original route for the project back in year 2007.
Furthermore, I would like to commend the current state government for instructing TNB to organize a public hearing before making any decision. This shows that they truly care for the people in every aspect.
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