LARUT, July 5 -- The Opposition reportedly plans to raise concerns over the Kota Madani smart city project in the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting on July 21, citing potential long-term financial burdens.

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the initiative, launched by the government in Putrajaya last month, must be scrutinised to prevent adverse impacts on future generations.

"We will bring this up in Parliament. We don't want today's government decisions to become tomorrow's burden," he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia.

Hamzah questioned the necessity of such a large-scale development given the country's current fiscal situation, comparing it to previous government housing projects that did not create long-term debt.

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