PSM has called on DAP to clarify a potential conflict of interest after a lawmaker from the party was found representing a developer while another party assemblyperson is opposing the same developer over the eviction of Kampung Papan residents in Klang.
PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan was referring to DAP MP Lim Lip Eng and Pandamaran assemblyperson Tony Leong.
He recalled that on Nov 11, the second day of the evictions, an emergency meeting was held in response to the demolition of occupied houses, despite a written assurance from the state government that no homes or businesses with occupants would be torn down.
During the meeting, Arutchelvan said, Leong informed the residents that the developer would provide a letter offering them something concrete and that once the people agreed, they could move out peacefully, giving the community a sense of hope.
“However, before dawn on Nov 12, I received a WhatsApp photo of the letter sent by Leong. I shared it with the Kampung Papan community group.
“Two shocking details stood out - the letter was dated Nov 20, 2025 (which is tomorrow) and addressed to state housing exco Borhan Aman Shah. It called on the residents to withdraw their ongoing court appeal - the very legal action that has so far protected the remaining 44 homes from demolition.
“What is even more alarming is that this letter came from the legal firm Stella, Lim & Co, which represents Melati Ehsan (the developer). The lawyers named in the firm are Lim, who is the DAP MP for Kepong, and Stella @ Ng Sheau Yun, who is his wife.
“This revelation is deeply troubling. On one hand, we have a DAP assemblyperson calling for the developer to be blacklisted in the state assembly. On the other, we have a DAP MP providing legal representation for the same company,” he added.
High-level agreement not enforced
Apart from seeking clarification on the conflict-of-interest issue, Arutchelvan also demanded that DAP explain why the original agreement is not being enforced.
“Previously, all parties agreed on an arrangement to deliver 20’x70’ units for RM99,000 to the residents. These were discussed in Selangor Economic Action Council meetings and approved by all parties - developer, state government, and the residents - in meetings chaired by the menteri besar himself.
“Now, why isn’t the state government enforcing this agreement, but instead bending to the 2.8ha (seven acres) of land offered by the developer for resettlement?” he asked.
Arutchelvan also questioned why the residents are being repeatedly asked to withdraw their legal protection.
“The residents previously withdrew their court injunction after Pakatan Rakyat came to power in 2008, based on promises made by a DAP executive councillor at the time. Now, the same developer’s lawyers are again demanding that the people drop their appeal - their last line of defence.
“I hope DAP comes out clear if they support the residents and their own assemblyperson, who is calling for the company to be blacklisted if they don’t follow state directives.
“The state government, in another press statement on Nov 14, also said that the company went against the understanding with the menteri besar that only empty homes would be demolished. Now, they are going against the original agreement offered by all.
“The people of Kampung Papan deserve justice - not legal manoeuvres and political contradictions,” he added.
On Nov 8, PSM and former Klang MP Charles Santiago had urged the state government to halt the demolition of vacant houses at the village, as some 100 families would be displaced.
After the demolition, the state government said it was ready to offer the residents temporary resettlement through its Smart Sewa scheme at reasonable rental rates. - Mkini
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