Perak govt disappointed with Deputy Works Minister over East-West Highway comments


IPOH: The Perak government is disappointed with the reply of the Deputy Works Minister in Parliament that no application was submitted to upgrade the East-West Highway from Gerik to Jeli, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

The Mentri Besar said a formal application signed by him was submitted to the ministry last year.

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