Can I go to the reception counter and request an application form? But before that, will it provide a list of land available for sale? Is a list of available plots displayed on the notice boards or the website?
The answer is “no,” but is such information conveyed only to a select few, mainly developers and selected titled individuals? Doesn’t Joe Public get equal opportunities to buy state land?
Under these circumstances, will land designated for public amenities, such as police stations, fire stations, or schools, end up in private hands?
Despite having a large communications team, DBKL will never attempt to provide answers. Internally, such details will be classified as “sulit” (confidential), and even asking for more information could constitute a breach of the Official Secrets Act.
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