Federal Territories Must Not Be Viewed As Homogenous Entity
'For too long, the Federal Territories have been treated as one homogenous unit. However, when we consider the realities of economic well-being and public welfare, it is clear that Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan each face very different sets of challenges,' she said in a Facebook post today.
Speaking after a post-Cabinet engagement session following the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) discussions with Ministry of Economy officials, Dr Zaliha said the meeting allowed her and the leadership of the Department of Federal Territories (JWP) to convey the true aspirations of the people in all three territories.
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