GUA MUSANG, July 25 — The federal government will compensate 177 homeowners affected by the Lingkaran Tengah Utama Expressway (LTU), previously known as the Central Spine Road, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
He said the compensation would be based on humanitarian grounds for residents in illegal settlements along the project route from Gua Musang to Kuala Krai.
“These home and shoplot owners are those residing without titles along the project route.
“Yesterday, I raised this issue in a pre-Cabinet meeting, chaired by Works Minister Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, and suggested we compensate them,” he said.
He said this in a press conference after receiving a briefing on the LTU project in Bandar Utama Gua Musang today.
Ahmad said the compensation would be based on a specific formula, due to the demolition and relocation of homes the settlers had built.
“These individuals do not hold land titles, but have constructed houses and shops along this project’s route.
“The ministry will study the provision of this compensation as soon as possible, to assist the homeowners and shop owners involved,” he said.
He added that the ministry would send a letter to the Finance Ministry, outlining the formula and compensation to be given to settlers on humanitarian grounds.
“This compensation involves costs in the millions, but I do not want to mention the exact amount as we are still calculating and deciding on a formula,” he said.
