Call to redevelop new villages, help them attract youths


Placemaking concepts can be explored in an attempt to revitalise new villages such as Kampung Baru Bukit Merah in Ipoh. – Filepic

CHINESE new villages can be revitalised and developed further for economic growth.

State Chinese new villages committee chairman Woo Kah Leong said many new villages had basic facilities but needed an identity to move forward.

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