Melaka govt wants Najib to explain cancellation of Jernih Dam project in 2017


MELAKA: The Melaka government has asked former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to explain why his administration cancelled the Jernih Dam project in Alor Gajah in 2017, despite its urgency.

Melaka Smart City Council chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said Najib reportedly spoke about the state’s water issue and attributed it to the Pakatan Harapan government during his visit to Melaka on Saturday (Feb 15).

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