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SHAH ALAM - Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim has submitted a petition objecting to a proposed data centre development, following concerns raised by residents over the project's location and the public objection process.
The move comes as today marks the final day for the public to submit objections to the proposal.
"As for now, my office has already submitted the petition against the development of the data centre in that particular area because today is the last day to submit the petition.
"I will get more information from Petaling Jaya City Council," he said.
In the meantime, when contacted by Sinar Daily, Izuan noted that his office was initially unaware of the proposed development, saying the matter only came to their attention after it was highlighted by residents and the Residents' Association (RA).
However, he assured that his office had acted immediately by lodging a petition and would seek further clarification from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).
He said his office had not received prior information about the proposed project before residents raised the issue.
"My office does not have any information regarding this issue until it was raised by the residents and the RA," he added.
The proposed development came to residents' attention after Petaling Jaya City Council put up a public notice seeking feedback on an application to surrender and re-alienate land for the construction of a data centre on Lot 50900, Jalan Rimba Riang, Seksyen 9, Kota Damansara.
Residents have questioned the suitability of locating a data centre within a residential neighbourhood and near a school, while also criticising the public consultation process.
Among the issues raised are the seven-day objection period, claims that the notice board was only installed a few days before the deadline and allegations that the reference number required for online submissions could not be found, preventing some residents from lodging objections electronically.
The issue gained traction on social media after residents urged the local council to extend the objection period and provide greater transparency on the proposed development.
Izuan said he would engage with Petaling Jaya City Council to obtain further details on the proposal and the approval process before determining the next course of action.
