"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.

Epicon will become the main turnkey contractor to construct the development of Rumah Idaman MBI (RIM) of 2,252 units on the parcel of land held under Mukim Rawang, Gombak.

“Kira-kira 4,000 keluarga berpendapatan rendah menerima manfaat daripada 10 penganjuran JER di kawasan ini sejak Ogos lalu,” kata Shanmugam Batumalay.

Ujar beliau, pelancong domestik dari Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Perak dan Pahang menyumbang 38 peratus kedatangan di Selangor.