"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.

Malah menurutnya, perbelanjaan rakyat juga dijangka meningkat dalam membuat persediaan khususnya yang beragama Islam dalam menyambut kedatangan Ramadan dan Syawal.

Beliau menjawab pertanyaan Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi@Azmi (PH-Seri Serdang) berhubung persediaan kontinjen Selangor bagi menghadapi SUKMA pada Ogos nanti.

Menurutnya, PKNS juga tidak menanggung hutang RM5.7 bilion seperti didakwa sesetengah pihak dan masih memperoleh keuntungan daripada pendapatan utama operasinya.