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November 21, 2009 16:59 PM
Federal Government To Discuss With Penang On Squatter Problems
BUTTERWORTH, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue discussions with the Penang government on the relocation of squatters occupying the Defence Ministry's land which will be affected in the project to extend the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) airbase's runway in Butterworth.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the squatters' problem should be resolved to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
"We want to work out a solution which does not burden any party, a solution which can be accepted by the federal government, the state government, and most importantly, the people, " he told reporters at a function here on Saturday.
He expressed confidence that the problem, including on the relocation of the squatters, could be resolved.
Nor Mohamed said this when asked on the squatters whose presence might affect implementation of the RMAF runway extension project under the Tenth Malaysian Plan.
-- BERNAMA
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