Plan for the common folk, not just mega projects, says PM
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Anwar Ibrahim says about 80% of the people in Kuala Lumpur eat at hawker stalls, roadside eateries and small restaurants, not five-star restaurants.
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He said development plans should not focus solely on mega projects that largely benefit higher-income groups.
“Yes, we are known for our impressive landmarks, but we must not forget that the majority of Malaysians do not dine at five-star restaurants. In Kuala Lumpur, about 80% of the people eat at hawker stalls, roadside eateries and small restaurants,” he said at a ceremony here to mark national landscape day, Bernama reported.
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