Gated schemes allowed if 51% of residents agree

Published: Wednesday September 8, 2010 MYT 4:51:00 PM  [TheStar]

KUALA LUMPUR: A gated neighbourhood can only be set up with the approval of 51% of the residents, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung.

He said perimeter fencing and guard houses would not be allowed to be built under the new guidelines for gated and guarded neighbourhood schemes.

He said the local authorities have the right to tear down the fencing and guard houses which caused inconvenience to residents.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently said the guidelines - which were approved and endorsed by the National Council for Local Government - would be imposed with immediate effect on new applications.

Existing gated communities and guarded neighbourhood schemes are exempted.

source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/9/8/nation/20100908165425&sec=nation