BANGI: Caretaker Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic) denies that he flip-flopped on the controversial Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) project. “I did not U-turn on anything. We have to follow procedures. “We are an open and democratic government, not a single-minded one. ALSO READ: Reeling over flip-flop on PJD Link “This is not our project. It is under the Federal Government,” he told reporters after launching the Selangor General Insurance Scheme (Insan) Takaful at Bangi Convention Centre here on Friday (Aug 4). Amirudin said the state government welcomed proposals on projects that benefit the public, especially highways and public transportation. “This is not focused on PJD Link only. ALSO READ: PJD Link scrapped as conditions were not met, says Amirudin “If PJD Link feels they are victims of the decision of the government and they can give a better (proposal), come to us and we will listen. “How can we reject a project without listening first? “If they have a proposal, we will go through the process again which will have to include the environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, and traffic impact assessment,” he said. Amirudin added that the highway project developer has to engage with the public and residents’ associations as well as local councils. Earlier, he said this takaful version of Insan 2.0 is a continuation of the conventional Insan that has protected 5.2 million Selangor citizens since it was launched last year. Understanding the needs of Muslims in the state, Mentri Besar Selangor Inc is committed to providing alternative protection for them, he added.
Caretaker Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari denies that he flip-flopped on the controversial Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) project. He stated, “I did not U-turn on anything. We have to follow procedures. We are an open and democratic government, not a single-minded one.” Amirudin clarified that the PJD Link project falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, not the state government.
Amirudin emphasized that the Selangor state government welcomes proposals for projects that benefit the public, particularly highways and public transportation. He stated, “This is not focused on PJD Link only.” He also invited PJD Link to present a better proposal if they believe they are victims of the government’s decision. Amirudin highlighted the importance of listening to proposals before rejecting them. Any new proposal would have to undergo processes such as environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, and traffic impact assessment.
The Selangor Mentri Besar added that the highway project developer must engage with the public, residents’ associations, and local councils. This ensures that the project takes into account the concerns and feedback of the stakeholders.
Amirudin also mentioned the launch of the Selangor General Insurance Scheme (Insan) Takaful, a continuation of the conventional Insan that has provided protection to 5.2 million Selangor citizens since its inception last year. He expressed the commitment of Mentri Besar Selangor Inc in providing alternative protection for Muslims in the state, acknowledging their specific needs.
Overall, Amirudin emphasized the importance of following procedures, listening to proposals, and engaging with stakeholders for transparent and inclusive decision-making processes.
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