"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.

“Tiket tempat duduk utama (grandstand) juga mendapat permintaan tinggi. TSSC kali ini ditunggu peminat kerana perlawanan mengembalikan nostalgia pertembungan dua gergasi yang pernah beraksi di lokasi sama,” kata Tan Sri Abd Karim Munisar.

Untuk rekod, tragedi 16 Disember 2022, pada kira-kira 2.30 pagi itu, membabitkan 92 mangsa, dengan 61 daripadanya terselamat manakala 31 lagi terkorban, selepas berlaku runtuhan tanah hingga menimbus kawasan perkhemahan Father's Organic Farm di Batang Kali.

Beliau menjawab soalan mahasiswa yang ingin mengetahui sama ada negeri akan meneruskan inisiatif tersebut pada sesi dialog ‘Sembang Sempoi’ program Jerayawara Kita Selangor di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) di sini, semalam.