Azam: Bad planning to blame


Standing against corruption: Azam (centre) presenting a certificate during the closing ceremony of the 4th National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference. ­­ — Bernama

SEPANG: Bad planning, poor ­governance and the absence of a well-thought-out strategic plan are to be blamed for the issues that ultimately led to the Sept 11 altercation at Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said that while urban planning and land use issues are not new, ineffective approaches have left the people bearing the brunt of the consequences.

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