IPOH, Jan. 31 -- Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government has approved an RM60 million allocation for the expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here.
Nga said this was a special Chinese New Year gift for Perakians from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"The project will be divided into two phases, with the first phase amounting to RM8 million and the second phase receiving an allocation of RM52 million.
"The Ipoh City Council will set aside another RM4 million to expand the airport's entrance and exit routes," he said.
Nga said this after attending the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (PCCCI) Chinese New Year celebration at Weil Hotel here.
He said the expansion was necessary as the...