Media statement by DAP ADUN for Kampung Tunku Lau Weng San on 26th 2016 in Petaling Jaya:
I read with concern the news
that Malaysia Airport Holding Berhad (MAHB) is planning to launch Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA) Aeropolis, which is expected to contribute RM30
billion to the gross domestic product (GDP) and more than 56,000 jobs over the
next 15 years.
The authority must not again
confuse foreigners with the word “Kuala Lumpur” when the airport and the
proposed location of the aeropolis is indeed located in Sepang, some 60km away
from Kuala Lumpur.
I am sure that officers from the
Ministry of Transport and MAHB are aware about the Selangor State Legislative
Assembly Debate on 31st March 2016, that the Selangor State
Government has the intention to convert the name of “Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA)” to “Sepang International Airport” as the international airport
is not located within the Federal Capital. Instead, it is located right in the
heart of Sepang District, Selangor.
For example, the
international airport in Singapore is not named as “Singapore International
Airport” but “Changi International Airport”. The same goes to Heathrow
International Airport instead of “London International Airport”.
Such exercise is deemed
necessary. Using the name “Sepang” will give international fame to the local name
of “Sepang”. The Federal Government should and must recognise the existence and
the role of the Selangor State government in bringing foreign investments.
Lau
Weng San
ADUN Kampung Tunku
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