IPOH: Mega projects in Malaysia must integrate culture, civilisation and new technology to truly benefit the nation and its people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
He cautioned against blindly copying foreign development concepts that clash with local climate, values and traditions.
“Some grand buildings and mega projects serve no real purpose beyond impressing others, and we must move past such outdated thinking,“ Anwar stated.
A MADANI nation must prioritise people-centric development to avoid reducing the concept to mere slogans, he added.
The prime minister highlighted the need for projects that elevate culture, civilisation and technological progress for societal advancement.
He spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ipoh Sentral Project, attended by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Transport Minister Anthony Loke. – Bernama