"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.

Exco Kerajaan Tempatan dan Pelancongan negeri Datuk Ng Suee Lim berkata, ia termasuk kaedah yang digunakan Pulau Pinang yang melarang warga asing untuk bekerja sebagai tukang masak di gerai penjaja.

"Saya ingin tegaskan tanah itu tidak akan digunakan bagi pindah milik atau kaedah penukaran tanah bagi pembinaan KSSA.

She was speaking to reporters today during a press conference at the Wisma Dewan Negeri Selangor lobby to announce the carnival which will be organised at the 1 Utama Shopping Mall, Petaling Jaya.