March 22, 2012
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File photo of buildings in Jalan Sultan which are affected by the MRT project.
He said as prime minister he was aware of the need to have a balance between urban development and heritage, and that Malaysians needed “both.”
“For us to have development in Kuala Lumpur, efficient public transport necessary; it’s not a choice… the only way forward is MRT.
“We are prepared to declare as heritage buildings... (It is) important for us to preserve history, legacy but (it) should not impede progress… then you are not moving with the times,” Najib told Chinese-language radio station 988FM in an interview this morning.
“Jalan Sultan (landowners) not against MRT but they want assurance that their shophouses not affected. (We have) given assurance,” he added.
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