Brickfields ‘Little India’ project to be ready before Indian PM’s visit
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KUALA LUMPUR: The first phase of the project to upgrade and beautify Brickfields into “Little India” is expected to be completed in time for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s first official visit to Malaysia next month.
Deputy Federal Territory and Urban Well-Being Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said about 60% of the work had been done and the rest was expected to be completed by Oct 15.
“Work on the lights, arches and the main gate are in progress now,” he told reporters after checking on the work progress with Indian Ambassador to Malaysia Vijay Gokhale on Monday.
Saravanan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh would visit Brickfields on Oct 27 to launch “Little India”.
“Manmohan Singh’s visit to Malaysia is set to boost ties and explore the possibility of intensifying cooperation in areas such as trade, business, science and technology between the two countries,” he said. He said about 20,000 people were expected to attend the “Little India” event.
Saravanan also said that the tallest fountain in the country, standing at 7.62 metres, would be constructed in the area.
The first phase of the project, costing RM7mil, started in May.
It entails the development of an area from Jalan Travers to Jalan Tun Sambanthan by Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB).
The two-phase ‘Little India’ project, worth RM35mil, involves the construction of new business premises, a parking complex, and road expansion. – Bernama
Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/9/13/nation/20100913180752&sec=nation
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