"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.

While the policy’s finer details are near completion, one of the major recommendations is to introduce flexible working hours, especially for working mothers, to promote labour participation among this demographic.

Located on an 8.73-hectare site, which is positioned at the edge of the ‘Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge,’ the longest quartz formation in the world, the ECRL Gombak Integrated Terminal station is also expected to link with the existing Gombak LRT station to facilitate connectivity via the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, according to the statement by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL).

“Kita hanya proses borang yang lengkap diisi. Kerajaan Negeri menyediakan 1,000 kuota kepada ibu bapa yang layak pada tahun ini berbanding hanya 500 penerima tahun lalu,” kata Sharizan Mohd Shariff kepada Selangorkini.