This will be followed by system integration work, which is expected to take several months until early next year, he told reporters after inspecting the LRT3 project at the Pasar Jawa Station here today.

Yesterday, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) said as many as six areas recorded a Level 1 hot weather alert.

The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.