Malacca CM steps in to solve Chitty village row


MALACCA: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron has stepped into the controversy at Kampung Chitty in Gajah Berang here, ordering a probe into the approval of a high-rise condominium project at what is arguably the oldest settlement in the historical city.

According to a state government source, Idris wanted a thorough investigation to identify those responsible for the approval of the project in 2009.

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