“MBSA has never allowed any foreign nationals to apply for or own business premises, including pasar malam, stalls, public markets, and kiosks. It is only for Malaysian citizens,” he said during the council’s full meeting today.

Dato’ Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari berkata pihaknya mengambil serius isu perubahan iklim dan cuaca ekstrem yang menyebabkan bah, tanah runtuh selain bahaya baharu seperti gelombang haba, peningkatan aras laut dan kehilangan biodiversiti.

Amirudin also cautioned against the rise of extreme identity politics that could potentially ignite racial division within the state and country.

“If we increase our contribution from 0.4 per cent to 0.5 per cent to the national GDP, it would raise our share of contribution from 25 per cent to 26 per cent,” he told reporters after delivering his New Year’s resolution speech at the state secretariat here today.

“Kita gunakan mesin. Jika guna bom peledak, akan beri kesan kepada kejiranan di sekitar stadium. Jadi proses ambil masa kerana banyak kerja dilakukan,” katanya.