SHAH ALAM: Selangor has expressed interest in reclaiming Kuala Lumpur if the opportunity arises.

However, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that the state government respects and adheres to the agreement signed in the 1970s, transferring Kuala Lumpur to the federal government.

He said that the agreement is bound by two conditions: the presence of the federal administrative centre and the location of the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur.

"It's not possible yet (to reclaim Kuala Lumpur). We'll wait for any leader who plans to move Parliament, and then we can request Kuala Lumpur to be returned as a district under Selangor," he said.

He made this statement in response to a question from R. Rajiv (PH-Bukit Gasing) regarding a proposal to reclaim Kuala Lumpur as part of the Greater Klang Valley project during the Selangor state legislative assembly sitting today.

At a press conference, Amirudin added that the finalisation of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur's border demarcation is expected within two years.

Currently, the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (Jupem) is carrying out survey work, which will be followed by an agreement.

"We are now at the survey process conducted by Jupem. Once that process is approved, we will sign the agreement and finalise the Kuala Lumpur-Selangor boundary.

"We aim to avoid boundaries cutting through home kitchens, verandas, or specific premises. We will work to make the boundaries clear," he explained.

The boundary adjustments will likely cover a radius of five to 10 kilometres to accommodate development needs.

"Discussions are ongoing with Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa to coordinate administrative matters.

"We are considering a radius of five to 10 kilometres from our borders in Ampang, Gombak, Cheras, Kajang, and Petaling.

"Perhaps we can align development plans because there is a need," he said.

In the 2025 Selangor Budget presentation, the state revealed plans to develop the Greater Klang Valley 2035 Action Plan, which includes proposing a new enactment to establish Malaysia's first metropolitan city.

This initiative aims to strengthen the four main cities in Selangor—Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang—supported by a RM3 million allocation.

The Selangor state legislative assembly has been adjourned until further notice.

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