Time for laws on urban regeneration of old stratified buildings, Penang tells Putrajaya
The Penang state government has identified the flats in Jalan Mahsuri, Taman Free School, Rifle Range, Mak Mandin and Jalan Siakap for the urban regeneration programme. — Picture by KE Ooi
He said the state formed an urban regeneration committee back in 2015 to look into demolishing and rebuilding old stratified flats in the state. He said there were a few laws on redevelopment with one stating that unanimous consent is needed, while another said that the state could undertake compulsory acquisition to implement the redevelopment project.
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