Rafizi reminds PAS of PN's role in Kg Sg Baru eviction
Zarrah Morden
Published: Sep 13, 2025 9:45 AM
Updated: 3:51 PM
Summary
- Rafizi Ramli criticises PAS for “riding” the Kampung Sungai Baru eviction issue, stressing that the land seizure was initiated under the Perikatan Nasional government.
- The former minister accuses PN of failing to secure better terms for the villagers and warns PAS against exploiting the issue for political gain.
- He also comments on Bersatu’s internal turmoil, saying party president Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly losing the confidence of over half of all divisions is no small matter.
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli took aim at PAS for “riding” the Kampung Sungai Baru eviction issue, saying it occurred during the Islamist party’s time in federal power.
He said the MP of the area at the time, Bersatu’s Rina Harun, should have acted on the issue before it reached the courts.
“The one who failed is Perikatan Nasional because this happened right under their nose. They could not, or did not, do enough to negotiate better terms.
“If we want to trace back, for example, who started it, it will get worse - (it started with the) Umno government,” Rafizi said on his “Yang Berhenti Menteri” podcast last night.
Kampung Sungai Baru, Sept 11
He was responding to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, who said it was “utterly inhumane” that the operation took place while residents’ appeals are scheduled to be heard at the Court of Appeal on Oct 3.
In 2021, the PN government invoked the Land Acquisition Act 1960 to seize the land before handing it over to developers.
The eviction on Thursday (Sept 11) was the authorities’ second attempt since July to oust 14 remaining residents in the enclave, which is adjacent to Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur.
Court bailiffs cooperated with several agencies to conduct the operation, which was carried out via court order to facilitate KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd’s redevelopment of the area.
The majority of residents have moved out after accepting a buyout deal from the company.
He was responding to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, who said it was “utterly inhumane” that the operation took place while residents’ appeals are scheduled to be heard at the Court of Appeal on Oct 3.
In 2021, the PN government invoked the Land Acquisition Act 1960 to seize the land before handing it over to developers.
The eviction on Thursday (Sept 11) was the authorities’ second attempt since July to oust 14 remaining residents in the enclave, which is adjacent to Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur.
Court bailiffs cooperated with several agencies to conduct the operation, which was carried out via court order to facilitate KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd’s redevelopment of the area.
The majority of residents have moved out after accepting a buyout deal from the company.
Kampung Sungai Baru, Sept 11
Rafizi went on to comment on Fadhli’s warning that the eviction in Kampung Sungai Baru is a teaser of what may happen if the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) becomes law.
The Pandan MP sarcastically said PAS might change its tune if it were to take power after the next general election.
“It is better for political parties not to ride the poor and the residents of Kampung Sungai Baru.
“Now who else do they (PAS) want to ride just to stir up sentiments and anger?
“If you look at the records on Kampung Sungai Baru - whatever PAS says, PAS must explain. What did you do while you were in government?” Rafizi asked.
Unrest in Bersatu
Meanwhile, Rafizi drew parallels between his party, PKR, and Bersatu.
He said people had criticised PKR by saying it revolved around its president, Anwar Ibrahim, but the same can be said about Bersatu and its president, Muhyiddin Yassin.
He also noted that more than half of Bersatu’s division leaders have allegedly lost their confidence in the former prime minister, referring to reports that 120 party division heads had signed statutory declarations (SDs) urging the party president to cede power to his deputy, Hamzah Zainudin.
“I understand their intention over the SDs means Muhyiddin no longer has the trust of more than half the party, so the unrest must be significant for it to affect the annual general meeting (AGM),” Rafizi said.
Bersatu has 202 divisions in total.
According to reports, the 120 division leaders are worried that Muhyiddin is unable to lead Bersatu and PN to victory in the next general election.
While the Bersatu AGM approved a motion to retain the Bersatu president, sources told Malaysiakini that a party leader will still be presenting the SDs to Muhyiddin.
Rafizi went on to comment on Fadhli’s warning that the eviction in Kampung Sungai Baru is a teaser of what may happen if the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) becomes law.
The Pandan MP sarcastically said PAS might change its tune if it were to take power after the next general election.
“It is better for political parties not to ride the poor and the residents of Kampung Sungai Baru.
“Now who else do they (PAS) want to ride just to stir up sentiments and anger?
“If you look at the records on Kampung Sungai Baru - whatever PAS says, PAS must explain. What did you do while you were in government?” Rafizi asked.
Unrest in Bersatu
Meanwhile, Rafizi drew parallels between his party, PKR, and Bersatu.
He said people had criticised PKR by saying it revolved around its president, Anwar Ibrahim, but the same can be said about Bersatu and its president, Muhyiddin Yassin.
He also noted that more than half of Bersatu’s division leaders have allegedly lost their confidence in the former prime minister, referring to reports that 120 party division heads had signed statutory declarations (SDs) urging the party president to cede power to his deputy, Hamzah Zainudin.
“I understand their intention over the SDs means Muhyiddin no longer has the trust of more than half the party, so the unrest must be significant for it to affect the annual general meeting (AGM),” Rafizi said.
Bersatu has 202 divisions in total.
According to reports, the 120 division leaders are worried that Muhyiddin is unable to lead Bersatu and PN to victory in the next general election.
While the Bersatu AGM approved a motion to retain the Bersatu president, sources told Malaysiakini that a party leader will still be presenting the SDs to Muhyiddin.
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