In the meantime, he said the ministry is expected to meet with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability next week to prepare for the country to face the dry season.

State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Najwan Halimi also stated that he hopes to see the Malaysian badminton athletes reach at least the quarterfinals.

Kejuaraan benua anjuran Badminton Asia itu bakal menyaksikan penyertaan kelompok pemain lelaki dan wanita terbaik Asia termasuk pasukan pilihan China, Jepun, Korea Selatan dan penyandang juara Malaysia.

Commending the state government’s wide range of schemes and initiatives addressing the various needs of its people, its secretariat policy and research officer Debbie Loh said the efforts include all aspects, like education, health, entrepreneurs, child care, and housing.

He takes over from Mohamad Azhan Md Amir, whose tenure ended in October last year. Deputy Mayor Aznan Hassan has been leading the Petaling Jaya City Council since then.