Will PM Najib intervene to save Ampang Park complex?

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Prime Minister Najib Razak's Intervention in Ampang Park Demolition Remains Unconfirmed

The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Alliance (Ikhlas) has appealed to the government, specifically Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to intervene and prevent the demolition of the Ampang Park shopping complex. Ikhlas, representing a portion of the strata owners, believes that only the Prime Minister has the authority to revoke the enforcement of the Land Acquisition Act on the property, which is slated for demolition to facilitate the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Route 2 construction.
Ikhlas Appeals to Prime Minister for Intervention

The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Alliance (Ikhlas) has formally requested governmental intervention to halt the demolition of the Ampang Park shopping complex. Ikhlas president Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah, asserting representation for 139 out of 253 strata owners, has identified Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the sole figure capable of revoking the Land Acquisition Act's enforcement on the site. This appeal stems from the planned demolition to accommodate the MRT Route 2 project.
Objections Focused on Demolition, Not MRT Construction

Ikhlas has clarified that their objection is specifically against the demolition of the 40-year-old Ampang Park complex, not the broader MRT construction itself. The organisation views the demolition as an unnecessary measure, particularly for the construction of an underground walkway intended to connect the new MRT station to the existing Ampang Park Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. This stance was conveyed through a memorandum submitted to the Federal Territories Minister’s Office.
Memorandum Submitted with Voter Signatures

A memorandum outlining Ikhlas's concerns was submitted to the Federal Territories Minister’s Office, reportedly bearing the signatures of over 12,000 voters from the Titiwangsa parliamentary constituency. The NGO also urged Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Second Finance Minister Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani, who is also the Titiwangsa Member of Parliament, to lend their support and intervene in the matter.
Allegations of Bribery and Planned Evidence Presentation

Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah has also claimed the presence of bribery elements within the issue surrounding the Ampang Park demolition. He has stated his intention to present evidence and further information regarding these allegations to Prime Minister Najib Razak later in the month. Ikhlas has indicated a commitment to exploring various methods to preserve the shopping complex.

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