Addressing 'sick' projects a challenge, says deputy minister


JOHOR BARU: The number of “sick” development projects in the country could exceed 1,000 this year if not for the Federal Government’s intervention, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).

The Deputy Local Government Development Minister said there were 481 sick projects nationwide as of April 30 where 52 were located in Johor.

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