Proposed new Act to inject new life into urban areas


PUTRAJAYA: An Act will be drafted to ensure systematic, well-planned and efficient urban renewal efforts that will further spur the country’s economic growth, says Nga Kor Ming.

The Local Government Development Minister said with the proposed Act, there would be better planning to redevelop areas that are isolated, old or no longer economical, and turn them into areas that can offer a good quality of life for urban dwellers.

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