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Proposed offer to lease Kampung Baru not suitable, says Anwar

21 Feb 2023 12:54pm
Kampung Baru located next to Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Kampung Baru located next to Kuala Lumpur City Centre
KUALA LUMPUR - The government disagrees with the leasing proposal to develop areas in Kampung Baru in the federal capital as it could jeopardise the rights of the Malays, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar who is also Finance Minister said the proposal to bring a private company to develop the area would adversely affect the interest of the Malays and it is not acceptable.

Apart from describing the 99-year lease offer as unsuitable, Anwar wants more space to study the proposal in detail.

"We will discuss with the former Federal Territories Minister and ensure the development proceeds smoothly and the interest of the Malay community in Kampung Baru is protected.

"A lease for 60, 99 years will create anxiety among the Malays. I can not accept the leasing proposal. Give me space to review and obtain the views of the local community," he said during Prime Minister’s Question and Answer (PMQ) at Dewan Rakyat today. - Bernama
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