THE government’s bid to rejuvenate ageing buildings and underutilised spaces through the proposed Urban Renewal Act has been questioned by MPs, who are urging that its second reading be delayed to address concerns over consent thresholds and the risk of gentrification.
The Urban Renewal Bill, tabled for first reading by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, sets out a framework for redevelopment, regeneration and revitalisation projects.
