Demolition works have begun on structures surrounding a flat reportedly built illegally by members of the Rohingya community in Sungai Tekali, following public attention over the matter.
Village Head of Kampung Sungai Makau, Karen Chong, 48, said the demolition process started at 11am and is expected to take around two weeks to complete.
He said the cost of the demolition is being fully borne by the property owner, who has taken responsibility following the controversy surrounding the site.
A recent inspection by local media showed the four-storey structure in a remote part of Sungai Tekali had been largely vacated, with most units locked and abandoned after the issue went viral.
Items from nearby food stalls were also found left behind in haste, although electricity supply to the area was still functioning at the time of checks.
The site was previously observed to house not only residential units but also small business activities operated within the same premises.
Reports indicated that the lower level of the building was used for coffee processing, while other areas included a workshop, lorry parking space and a food stall.
The structure had earlier drawn attention after videos circulated online showing its deteriorated condition, with makeshift roofing, unfinished brick walls, and exposed electrical wiring.
Separately, authorities confirmed that demolition works have also begun at Kampung Sungai Makau as part of broader enforcement action linked to the site.
ADUN Dusun Tua Datuk Johan Abd Aziz said the works are being carried out by the landowner and are expected to continue in stages over the coming weeks.
He added that discussions involving a proposed RM600,000 allocation for demolition works have yet to be approved by the state government, as the landowner proceeded with the removal independently.
