GEORGE TOWN, Jan 11 — The federal government is paying serious attention to the concerns of Penang residents regarding part of the Sungai Nibong pesta site being taken over to build a depot for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who gave the assurance, said he had asked Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to hold discussions with all parties involved to make some adjustments to save part of the site involved in the project.
“We are taking this view into account and are discussing because Penangites have sentImental values, they are sentimental with nasi kandar, sentimental with the pesta site, (and) if possible, everyone wants to stay as they are.
“But they want the LRT… I think Penangites also need to be well-prepared to bring about change, some adjustments must also be made, however, since this has been raised by many, I ask the Chief Minister to discuss how we can make some adjustments if necessary,” said Anwar at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Penang Mutiara Line LRT Project at Bandar Sri Pinang LRT station site here today.
The ceremony was also attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim and Chow. — Bernama
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