Rauf eyes Kota Laksamana as new Melaka state capital

 Caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said a five-year development plan for the area had been prepared with the state government working alongside the private sector.

Melaka BN chairman Ab Rauf Yusoh, who seeks re-election in Tanjung Bidara, campaigning for an ally, Perikatan Nasional’s Dr Yadzil Yaakub, in Bemban today. (Facebook pic)

MELAKA:

Kota Laksamana has the potential to become the new state capital of Melaka due to rapid development that can catalyse economic growth and transform the state’s landscape, says caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

He said a five-year development plan had been prepared for the area, with the state government working alongside the private sector to realise the area’s potential.

“The plans are in place, but we have yet to integrate them because these concessions were awarded to private companies undertaking projects under the private finance initiative. This is beyond our control as they have acquired the land.

“However, the state government will coordinate with the private sector, provide necessary support and reduce bureaucracy to accelerate economic activity in Kota Laksamana,” he told reporters.

Rauf said the development plan also encompasses areas under the waterfront economic zone, covering commercial, residential, healthcare and tourism sectors. - FMT