Govt to block water and electricity for illegal structures, including Rohingya settlements, says Nga Kor Ming (opens original article in a new tab)

The Malaysian government plans to block water and electricity for illegal structures, including Rohingya settlements, to prevent unauthorized settlements, while also revoking business licenses from foreign nationals.

• Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that illegal structures will be blocked from water and electricity access.
• The policy aims to prevent illegal settlements, including those linked to foreign communities like the Rohingya.
• The government revoked 26,108 business licenses from foreign nationals through 4,000 enforcement operations as of May 2026.