Neighbour's alleged industrial operation turns family life into nightmare

In Kampung Baru Sungai Telor, a 39-year-old entrepreneur named Mohamad is seeking to reclaim his home after allegations that his family's peaceful life has been disrupted by an industrial operation next door. The neighbour, who allegedly turned the rear portion of a vacant property into an industrial site, has been generating diesel fumes, noise, and heavy traffic, causing distress for Mohamad, his 78-year-old mother, his wife, and their 18-month-old son.

Mohamad claims that the land was empty when the neighbour approached him two years ago, proposing to use it as an office. Initially, Mohamad consented to the arrangement, even allowing the neighbour to use their water and electricity during construction. However, the property has since transformed into an industrial site, with three-tonne lorries arriving and departing at all hours, disrupting the family's daily routine.

Mohamad has lodged multiple complaints with local authorities, including the council, district office, and assemblyman, hoping for resolution. Despite these complaints leading to inspections, the neighbour allegedly stops the enforcement personnel, only for the industrial activity to resume once they leave. Mohamad alleges that the operation involves foreign workers operating heavy machinery, generating noise that can be heard from his home, and manufacturing diesel fumes.

Mohamad maintains that his objection is not to the neighbour's use of the property for office purposes but to the industrial activities causing distress to his family. He recounted instances where his mother, who is 78, and his 18-month-old son have fallen ill, attributing their health issues to the fumes. Mohamad urges authorities to conduct a thorough inspection, unannounced, and take necessary action if any breaches of approved land use are found.