Hamzah slams Kampung Sungai Baru evictions, says ruckus avoidable
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has criticised the eviction of several residents in Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur, today, saying the commotion that ensued could have been avoided.
Hamzah said the authorities could have opted to delay the execution of the writ of vacant possession issued by the court since the residents had appealed to the High Court.
The Bersatu deputy president said he also sympathised with Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman who was hurt after being struck with an object believed to have been thrown in the direction of the police.
“The commotion actually could have been avoided through negotiations. They could have delayed the eviction operation since the residents have filed an appeal.
“The residents only gathered to voice their dissatisfaction as this was not merely about the redevelopment of…
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