Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali said that unlike the old administration, it did not get rid of the Orang Asli still living in the area even though the land is now owned by the Bukit Unggul Golf Country Resort (BUGCR).

“We respect their rights and we will provide space for them at the new site.

“I was told 37 families are involved,” he told reporters after presenting certificates to 100 e-commerce entrepreneurs. He also launched Sitec Studio at I-City here today.

Azmin said this when asked if he would use his power to recover the lands currently owned by the golf resort to be given to the Orang Asli.

He said the state could not arbitrarily take back the land.

“We’re not Robin Hood, stealing and seizing land. We are prepared to examine suitable spots to house the Orang Asli involved.”

Recently, there were reports that Orang Asli staying on the land belonging to the golf resort did not have electricity or water supply. This was despite their area being only 5km from Putrajaya.