Zakaria and his Umno division did not settle assessment arrears

The annual assessment for the property is RM195. But for 12 years, the owner has not paid a sen to the Klang Municipal Council (MPK). Despite numerous notices, he has yet to settle his unpaid dues and penalties which stood at RM5,433.60 as of today.

If he was just another ratepayer, his furniture and other moveable property would have been seized and auctioned and he would have probably been prosecuted for breaching the law.

However, he is no ordinary Joe. He owns the nearby Istana Idaman which is being constructed without planning permission.

Yes, Port Klang assemblyman and Klang municipal councillor Datuk Zainal @ Zakaria Mat Deros, who has been in the headlines the past week, has not paid assessment for his property since 1994.

The Klang council’s records also show that assessments to two other properties belonging to the Umno division of which Zakaria heads, have not been settled.

The Kampung Idaman branch owes the council RM20,340.80 in assessments and penalties. Since 1989, there has been no record of any payment being made.

The multi-storey building along Jalan Sentul, owned by the Port Klang division, owes the council RM20,344.80. No payment has been received since 2001.

Council officials confirmed the arrears but were tight-lipped as to why there has been selective persecution of defaulters.

Source: The Sun

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