Barrier gates at BK3, Puchong taken down for non-compliance

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Subang Jaya City Council removed barrier gates from two roads in Puchong after the BK3 Residents’ Association failed to meet regulatory requirements by the set deadline. This move aims to enforce local planning rules and public road access, with the council open to reconsidering the gated system if the association complies with necessary legal approvals.

The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has removed the barrier gates along Jalan BK3/3A and Jalan BK3/3B in Puchong following the BK3 Residents’ Association’s (RA) failure to comply with regulatory requirements. The operation took place on October 1, after the RA missed a September 2 deadline set by MBSJ to open the automatic gates for residents.

During the removal process, MBSJ dismantled the gates’ bars but left parts of the structures intact. Authorities also disconnected the power supply to the radio-frequency identification (RFID) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems installed at the gates. The council cited violations of the Town and Country Planning Department’s guarded-community guidelines and noted that the gates obstructed public roads.

Mehanatan Embamurthi, an MBSJ councillor for Zone 18, emphasized the need for security systems to comply with existing local regulations. He encouraged the Residents’ Association to engage with the council’s Town Planning Department to address the necessary adjustments and potentially restore the gated system in accordance with legal requirements.

The issue has affected some residents in the neighborhood since last year. Saravanan Karuppan, a resident of Jalan BK3/6, explained that the RFID system on Jalan BK3/3B was accessible only to RA members, forcing non-members to use the ANPR gate on the adjacent road. This detour increased travel distance for those residents. Another local, Prabakaran Balakrishnan, also from Jalan BK3/6, noted that non-RA residents were required to register their identity cards or driving licenses when passing through the ANPR gate. He described the process as a recurring inconvenience, dependent on the recognition of on-duty security personnel.

The Residents’ Association has applied for permission to operate its guarded-community scheme until December. An MBSJ spokesperson indicated that the council will review the situation again toward the end of the year. The authorities will also verify with the land office whether the RA has obtained a temporary occupational license for the guardhouse and secured the necessary approvals for electricity usage.

The council’s actions reflect ongoing efforts to balance community security desires with adherence to planning and public access regulations.

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