
Several residents’ groups hope new federal territories minister Hannah Yeoh will prioritise city folk and champion sustainable development, as Kuala Lumpur grapples with several development challenges.
Save Kuala Lumpur chairman M Ali praised Yeoh’s appointment, noting that the Segambut MP has been proactive with her constituents.
“Now we are hopeful that she will expand her attention across the federal territories, especially by coming to Kuala Lumpur to meet and interact with the people,” he told FMT.
He called on Yeoh to focus on reinstating local council elections – long advocated by DAP during its years in the opposition – and restoring over 52 water retention ponds, as directed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Ali said he was curious as to how Yeoh, perceived as a proactive and concerned minister in her…