"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.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari menyifatkan ia satu usaha murni dilaksanakan MBI Selangor bagi memperluaskan usaha pengukuhan integriti bukan sahaja dalam kalangan orang awam, malah memfokus kepada golongan masih dalam peringkat 'rebung'.

Mengulas lanjut, Amirudin berkata, proses penilaian semula itu dilakukan secara saksama, mengambil kira beberapa aspek termasuk kos penyelenggaraan dan mengutip sampah yang pastinya tidak sama sepertimana 10 atau 15 tahun lalu ketika penetapan bagi nilaian kos tersebut ditentukan.

Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the area has the potential to offer tremendous economic opportunities considering the cities involved — Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang — already boast comprehensive facilities and infrastructure.