Proposed KL-Selangor merger challenging and impractical, say MPs


Capital conundrum: The proposal to reunify Kuala Lumpur – as seen here with its myriad of high-rise commercial buildings – with Selangor has drawn mixed views from lawmakers and the people. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: A proposal to reunify Kuala Lumpur with Selangor has brought mixed reaction, with some lawmakers saying it has potential, while others say it could be very challenging, even impractical.

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