I was browsing through the news again (something i dont usually do, but i was bored as hell at work) and found out about this megatower the government had decided to build. Being a true supporter of the Malaysian government, i somehow find this idea irrelevant to what the country needs and sort of in bad-timing.
Taken from mmail.com.my,
BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today defended the proposal to build a 100-storey tower, costing RM5 billion, saying it was not a waste but an opportunity to generate the economy and create an icon for a developed and modern Malaysia.
The prime minister said the construction of the tower would benefit many sectors. "There are many contract works which we can give out to spur economic activities. The area can also become a centre of attraction and a business centre.
"This is not a waste but something that will bring benefit," he said, adding that the project was proposed by Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
I had replied to this news :-
I'm usually a FULL supporter for the past BN mega projects namely KLCC, KLIA, Sepang Circuit etc... These are the elements of Malaysia that puts us among big Countries in the world. However, I think this country is NOT YET READY for Warisan Merdeka project as there are still many citizens who are homeless and jobless and not forgetting the environmental condition in Malaysia which is not in excellent condition (ie forest and wildlife preservation). I say the RM5b should be used to solve the existing problems, fix the structures we have, and developing environmental organisations rather than risking it on a project that has no guarantee will be successful. Im not saying don't do it at all, I'm just saying DON'T DO IT YET. Not until we are stable economically and environmentally at least. (sorry for imperfect english)
Submitted by Anne on Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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