“I believe the redevelopment will not only be beneficial to landowners but also allow more Malays to live and trade in Kampung Baru.” 

The leasehold serviced apartment project, which takes up seven acres of a 17-acre site owned by the developer in Taman Wahyu, Kuala Lumpur, fronts the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and will have 1,421 units spread evenly over four blocks.

She said the extraterritorial legislation would be easier as the subsidiaries have a direct connection with their holding companies in Malaysia.

"Malaysia appreciate the efforts done by Malaysia (to tackle the fires) but we hope the problem can be overcome quickly because the haze is also affecting Malaysia and Singapore."

She said the operations was in its sixth 24-hour day today, since Sept 19.

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) general manager Datuk Cheok Lay Leng noted a drop in the number of visitors, during the current off-peak season which normally sees between 2,000 and 3,000 visitors daily.

"Loke’s announcement can be legally challenged by anyone, whether airlines or a member of the public, because only Mavcom has the authority to change the PSC rate.”

"... the monsoon transition phase will begin next Tuesday (Sept 24) and last until the beginning of November ..."

She said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is expected to table the bill end of the year.

"... none in the hazardous and very unhealthy categories."