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SCAN ME No. 8776 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195)

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Saying this is outlined in draft URA Bill, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming dares MPs intending to vote against Bill to first experience living in deplorable housing conditions themselves. Report on — page 3

Nga (wearing a cap) highlights issues faced by Taman Desa Bakti Selayang residents during his visit to the area as part of the Urban Renewal Expedition with members of Parliament, senate and media yesterday. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

Report on — page 4 Their presence in city rivers indicates relatively healthy river ecosystem but also signals natural habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict: Conservationist Otter sightings raise both hope and concern

Probe focuses on governance issues and how clearing activities could have taken place without action from relevant authorities: Chief commissioner MACC has list of those linked to Raub land encroachment case

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