They would be given until this Nov 30 to settle the arrears in assessment rate and compound fines, failing which action would be taken, including to seal their property, following which it would be auctioned off..

"I will receive the report next week. This investigation will focus on compliance with the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Amendment) Act 2018 (Act 133),” said Zuraida.

Guan Eng: Negotiations over project’s final status ongoing

"Maybe Tan Sri Mustapha needs to listen in full the affordable housing policy that we will launch," said Zuraida, who previously proposed that affordable houses in cities be only allowed to be rented, instead of being sold, to the public.

Prices for single-storey terraced homes will start at RM70,000 while the double-storey terraced units will be priced below RM200,000. 

Waytha also said that he wants six “core focus targets on the development” for Indians in the country.

"We want justice and closure [on the 1MDB investigations], and if it's true that he is in China, I will use the networking that I have to [try to] ensure he comes back and be served justice — I am not sure if it can be done."

Move seen as a poor answer to the country’s housing shortage.

Kwok was admitted into the Ruttonjee Hospital after falling unconscious at his residence at Deep Water Bay in late August.

“The focus by the state government now is to help the authorities in the search and rescue operation. Investigation will be conducted to determine the party responsible for the incident.”