‘Urban renewal not a straightforward issue’

XPDC PSB visits included Kuchai Jaya flats, which Kok says are in an old, choked neighbourhood. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI and YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

ON paper, the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) looks like a solid plan. It gives the government a structured way to upgrade old flats, improve infrastructure and renew the city.

But here are the points to consider: Not every old building is falling apart, and not every community is ready or willing to be uprooted.