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SHAH ALAM: All hillslope development projects in Selangor will be reviewed, said its Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim yesterday. Speaking to reporters after chairing the first state executive council meeting, he said exco member Ronnie Liu, who is in charge of local government, has been tasked with finding ways to resolve the problem of hillslope projects. He said Liu will meet presidents from local councils like Ampang Jaya where there are hillslope projects and advise the executive council on what measures to take on this matter. Hillslope developments have been equated with the rape of hills, and this has been a sore point as such projects continue to be done despite statements made by national leaders over the years, including prime ministers. On another matter, Khalid revealed that the state government wanted to revive the controversial Port Klang Free Trade Zone. “With RM4.5 billion invested in that project, we do not see the vibrancy and dynamism in that area. If you have that sort of real estate not being utilised, can you imagine the state not having the responsibility to take care of that area?” he asked. He believed his involvement in the privatisation of Port Klang services in 1992 as a former chairman of then Kontena Nasional Sdn Bhd will help him to carry out the task. (The Edge 27-3-2008)
