"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.

Sesi dialog yang turut dihadiri oleh Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang, Chow Kon Yeow itu membincangkan kekuatan kedua-dua negeri dalam menarik pelaburan masuk ke dalam negara.

Beliau berkata, pelaksanaan enakmen dengan hukuman lebih berat itu berjaya mengurangkan kes pencemaran sumber air berbanding tahun sebelumnya.

The state secured 363 projects valued at RM12.4 billion in the first three months of this year and created 8,377 employment opportunities. The investment value represents a 66.8 per cent increase from the RM7.44 billion in the same quarter of the preceding year.