KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said she plans to resolve the housing issue for 98 families near Taman Rimba Kiara within the next 100 days, ensuring they receive permanent homes without encroaching on protected parkland.

She explained that discussions are ongoing with developers, including proposals from previous contractors, to implement housing solutions within the current four-acre footprint of the area.

"There is a lot of balancing of interests and factors in this matter and when you are talking about green space versus housing for the poor, something has to give," Yeoh told The Star in an interview published today, to mark Federal Territory Day tomorrow.

Yeoh highlighted that the project must res...