The long road to completion


Impending encroachment: An aerial view of the Ampang Forest Reserve with markings showing the proposed alignment of the EKVE. Parts of the Hulu Langat, Gombak, Ampang and Bukit Sungei Puteh are suggested for degazettement to make way for the highway. — filepic

Issues involved in construction of the EKVE are not all settled yet.

THE de-gazetting of 106ha of the Ampang forest reserve will have serious implications for a major water catchment area of the Klang Valley.

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Opinion , Brian Martin , EKVE

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