Federal Govt to allow padi land in Kedah to be used for industry and housing, says PM


ALOR SETAR: In an effort to develop Alor Setar, the Federal Government has in principle agreed to allow land allocated to padi fields to be used for industrial and housing purposes, saysDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said this will allow more new areas and land to be developed in Kedah.

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