AMA KENG RESETTLEMENT AREA (Road System)

Mr Goh Tong Liang asked the Minister for

Local Government, Lands and Housing whether he is aware that the road system in the Ama Keng Resettlement Area is not adequate; and whether he will take steps to construct more roads there.

Inche Abdul Hamid Bin Haji Jumat: I am aware that the road system not only in Ama Keng, but also in other rural areas, is not adequate. With regard to Ama Keng, the matter is receiving the attention of the Government. The Land Office has the matter in hand and it is proposed to carry out shortly a survey to determine what improvements to the roads and drains are necessary.

Mr Goh Tong Liang: Sir, I would like the Minister to give preference or priority to Ama Keng, otherwise -

Mr Speaker: Order, Mr Goh Tong Liang. Will you frame your observations in the form of' a question?

Mr Goh Tong Liang: I will ask the Minister to give priority to Ama Keng, because it is so popular among the whole lot.