"However, the extension of this time is necessary as, apart from the initial damage to viaduct 163, several other damages have been detected in nearby viaduct structures, namely viaducts 164 and 165, which require comprehensive repairs.

“Despite competing with each other, I emphasise that now is the best time, and there is a need for countries and companies in Southeast Asia to work together to ensure this is the Southeast Asian Century.

Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Infrastruktur dan Pertanian, Izham Hashim, berkata berdasarkan rekod, perbelanjaan pada tahun 2018 sehingga 2020 adalah sekitar RM210,000 hingga RM360,000.

Exco Kemajuan Desa dan Perpaduan negeri, Datuk Rizam Ismail berkata, bagaimanapun kerajaan negeri pada masa hadapan, terbuka sekiranya terdapat permintaan dan keperluan untuk berbuat demikian.

He added that the state government’s target for this year is an additional 5,997 units for completion, and 17,229 units to commence construction.