Housing minister Nga Kor Ming orders Ipoh mayor to settle land dispute for RM15 million parking and commercial complex project.
IPOH: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has instructed Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah to resolve land issues related to the development of a parking and commercial complex at Jalan Panglima here.
Nga said the issue must be resolved by this week at the latest to allow construction of the complex under the private finance initiative (PFI) to proceed.
“Currently, we are still waiting for the Ipoh City Council (MBI) to resolve the land issue as well as the conditions with the concessionaire.
“I have instructed the mayor to resolve it this week. I want the parking shortage problem in old town to be addressed, as it has persisted for more than 20 years,” he told reporters after handing over letters of appointment to 160 chairpersons of Perak Chinese New Village Development and Safety Committees (JPKK) here.
The five-storey parking complex, to be built on a 0.4-hectare site, will feature 353 parking bays, as well as commercial space on the ground floor and rooftop, which will house a creative cultural centre and food outlets.
Nga said the parking complex is an initiative by MBI and a private company investing RM15 million in its development, with completion expected within 15 months.
Meanwhile, Nga said today’s ceremony reflects the MADANI Government’s continued commitment to strengthening community well-being at the grassroots level.
“The appointments are not merely recognition, but a significant responsibility requiring each village head to act as the frontline in conveying government policies, safeguarding public welfare and preserving community harmony,” he said.
He said the ministry remains committed to empowering the development of Chinese new villages nationwide through four key directions: development, beautification, tourism, and strengthening local products under the ‘Kampung Good’ initiative.
“To date, a total of 2,750 development projects have been implemented in Chinese new villages nationwide, covering basic infrastructure upgrades, construction of public facilities such as parks and food courts, road repairs and street lighting installations,” he said.
