Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has urged the Penang government to scrutinise proposed development projects before approving them to avert natural disasters such as floods.
He said the approval of development projects must also be in given in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the authorities.
"Any development project that needs to be undertaken must follow the rules so that it does not adversely affect the environment and worsen the situation.
"The federal government will discuss with the Penang government about this as it is important to prioritise the safety and welfare of the people," he told a press conference after visiting the flood relief centre at Sekolah Agama Rakyat (SAR) Ar Ridwan, Tasek Gelugor today.
Also present were the prime minister's wife, Rosmah Mansor, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Shahidan Kassim.
- Bernama
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