IPOH: There are no issues in deferring the tabling of the Bill on the Urban Renewal Act (URA), says Nga Kor Ming.
The Housing and Local Government Minister said, following calls to postpone it, Nga said the ministry was ready and open to hearing more views and opinions.
"As a government that cares for the people, the ministry always adopts an open heart, mind and door approach.
"We are prepared and willing to hear from all parties' views that are constructive and not destructive," he said in a press conference after giving out Deepavali aid to about 620 students at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple hall in Buntong here on Saturday (Oct 4).
"Any good suggestions will be accepted with an open heart, because our intention is sincere.
"The URA is meant to help the people, especially those living in flats," he added.
Following the convention on urban redevelopment at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Friday (Oct 3), three major resolutions were adopted, including one calling for the government to postpone tabling the URA Bill pending a comprehensive redraft to incorporate the views of all stakeholders.
He also said that the priority would be on Budget 2026, which is expected to be tabled in the next week.
"Our main focus next week is on the Budget.
"Other matters, we can do after the Budget. No issue," he said, adding that the Bill on URA would continue at an appropriate time.
"We welcome the room and time for the ministry to deliberate further on the URA," he added.
Nga said he has already instructed the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) to study all views.
"They will see whether the opinions are good and practical for amendments to be made, before being brought up to Parliament again," he added.
