In a move that could shape the future of development across the city, Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ) has pushed back the public feedback deadline for the Draft Local Plan 2035 (Amendment 1) to 31 January 2026, according to The Star.
Originally, the deadline was 31 December 2025 — but as council officials noted on 10 December, residents needed more time to scrutinise what could become a defining document for land-use and zoning across Subang Jaya, according to the national daily.
In a statement after the extension was announced, The Star reported MBSJ’s mayor Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim as saying that the longer window reflects the council’s “welcome” attitude toward public input. “I am glad residents are going through the draft plan and want more time to provide feedback, which is what the council wants,” he said.
What’s at stake
The draft plan — born out of the broader Rancangan Tempatan Subang Jaya 2035 (RTSJ 2035) — lays down a renewed vision for Subang Jaya’s growth: where people live, where commercial zones expand, and which green or recreational areas are preserved.
Since the public consultation period began on 1 December, residents have been asked to review some 150 proposed amendments, of which 85 were shortlisted for deeper consideration. These include changes to land-use zoning — from recreational to commercial, or residential to commercial — provoking concern as well as debate among neighbourhoods that may be affected.
Once the feedback window closes, all objections and proposals will be considered by a “Local Investigation Committee,” a meeting expected in April or May 2026 under the chairmanship of state executive councillor Ng Suee Lim.
Why this matters
For communities in Subang Jaya — including housing estates, commercial sub-districts and future developments — this draft plan could shift the trajectory of how land is used for decades to come. As noted by civil-society voices critiquing local-planning processes elsewhere, these plans often “override any building bylaws” once approved.
By giving residents extra time to read, reflect and respond, MBSJ offers not just a chance to object — but to influence outcomes. That could mean protecting green spaces, preserving neighbourhood character, or resisting overdevelopment.
What happens next
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Residents can review the draft plan and submit objections or constructive proposals until 31 January 2026.
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After that, a Local Investigation Committee will assess feedback and decide which amendments proceed.
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For those concerned about transparency and representation, this may be a crucial opportunity to engage — formally, in writing, and in solidarity with neighbours. As advised by experts commenting on similar plans: objections carry more weight when bundled collectively, not just individually.
For Subang Jaya, a city evolving at pace, this delay could mean the difference between plans that serve people — and plans that serve profit.
