Highland Towers to be cleared, area to be turned into park, public area


Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin visiting the Highland Towers site, which will be cleared and demolished to make way for something useful for the people. - LOW BOON TAT/The Star.

THE Highland Towers site in Ampang will be cleared and the two remaining blocks demolished to make way for a recreational park or a useful public area.

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said the Finance Ministry has approved RM8.9mil of Federal Government funds to acquire the 0.8ha area from the state government.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Selangor eyeing public-private care financing model
Raising a cup to recycled tech for needy children
Regular events helping to revitalise city centre
KL fest brews up sips, summit for coffee lovers
Obscured signs put public at risk
Five-dish set menu at dim sum outlets
A vision to help Sibu’s B40 children
KL solid waste operator’s contract under review
Medical centre gets recognition on green infrastructure, practices
Cultural push reclaims heart of Johor Baru

Others Also Read