Bukit Gasing Development Approved: What It Means for PJ Residents and Property Owners

Raphael Wong
Jun 27
2 min read

The new bungalow development in Bukit Gasing has sparked a heated discussion among residents in Petaling Jaya (PJ). The project, located near Jalan 5/60, Jalan 5/64, and Jalan 5/66, involves the construction of two houses on private hillside land.

Many residents have raised concerns about slope safety, transparency, and environmental impact but according to the Mayor of Petaling Jaya, the development is fully legal.

✅ What the PJ Mayor Said About the Bukit Gasing Development

Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon explained that:

The land titles pre-date Merdeka (independence),
The plots are outside the Bukit Gasing forest reserve, and
The plans received approval through MBPJ’s One-Stop Centre (OSC).

“This is private land, and all procedures have been followed,” said the mayor.

🗺️ Zoning Confirms Area Is Residential

To clarify further, a zoning map from Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Negeri Selangor (JPBD) shows that Jalan 5/60, 5/64, and 5/66 are zoned for residential use.

This means the construction of bungalows is allowed by law, as long as all planning conditions and safety checks are met. This zoning data gives weight to MBPJ’s position that the development is not breaching forest reserve boundaries.

⚠️ But Residents & Environmentalists Say “Not So Fast”

Despite the legal explanation, many PJ residents and environmental groups remain concerned. Environmental NGO Peka organised a protest at MBPJ headquarters, calling for:

Immediate halt of hillside development near Bukit Gasing,
Full public disclosure of the development’s technical approvals,
Greater transparency in MBPJ’s decision-making process.

Peka warns that even legal projects can pose risks of landslides, erosion, and long-term environmental harm especially on steep slopes.

🏡 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers in PJ

Whether you’re a property buyer, seller, or long-time resident, the Bukit Gasing project reminds us that:

Zoning matters – always check land use before buying,
Transparency builds trust – residents want to know what’s being built around them,
Slope and drainage – these factors affect both value and safety in hillside areas.

This development might be legal, but it raises important questions about how we grow Petaling Jaya responsibly.

💡 Our Thoughts

At LiveInPJ, we believe in keeping residents informed because we live here too. Our goal is to make sure PJ continues to grow in a way that respects both its people and its environment.

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Together, let’s keep Petaling Jaya a great place to live.

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