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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Vision 2020 plaque removed for safety reasons, says KL Tower
Visitors queuing up to enter the Kuala Lumpur Tower after its reopening. The Vision 2020 time capsule was opened on April 13. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A plaque marking where the Vision 2020 time capsule was planted at the Kuala Lumpur Tower was removed for safety reasons, according to the skyscraper's operator. LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd said the plaque originally functioned as a cover for the special chamber where the time capsule was located, but could no longer be securely closed after the capsule was opened on April 13. 'This posed a risk of injury to visitors passing by the area. Therefore, it was removed for safety reasons, in line with the management's priority to ensure the well-being of all visitors,' said the company's CEO Khairil Faizal Othman in a statement. Khairil added that there were no longer any historical elements or artifacts stored in the chamber after the time capsule was opened by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He also said the plaque had not been discarded but has been 'properly stored' by the company, though he did not elaborate on its whereabouts. Khairil also denied that the company intended to erase or alter history by removing the plaque, in response to a claim by Bersatu MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan. He said: 'All actions taken were based on safety considerations, corporate compliance, and a commitment to preserving the legacy of KL Tower.' Khairil added that the plaque featured the tower's old corporate logo and that it cannot be used for official display in line with the skyscraper's rebranding. Earlier today, Wan Saiful reportedly urged communications minister Fahmi Fadzil to explain why the plaque had been removed, saying it should have stayed put since it was meant to commemorate the time capsule planted in 1996. The Tasek Gelugor MP questioned if the government was attempting to erase history, particularly Mahathir's role in planting the time capsule.
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Bersatu MP questions alleged removal of Vision 2020 plaque
Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan questioned the government's intentions after a plaque marking the location of the Vision 2020 time capsule at KL Tower was allegedly removed. The Bersatu supreme council member urged Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to clarify why the plaque, which commemorates an event officiated by then-prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was taken down. 'The plaque and its location...
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
MSMEs in all 175 constituencies: Min Bharath
Kurnool: Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing, TG Bharath, announced that the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh is committed to fulfilling its promise of creating 2 million jobs for the youth by setting up industries across the State. On Monday, the minister inaugurated the MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Park at Guttapadu village, Orvakal mandal, Kurnool district. Speaking at the event, Minister Bharath emphasized that the visionary idea of establishing industrial parks in all 175 assembly constituencies is unparalleled in India and credited Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for conceptualizing and implementing it. He recalled that when Naidu spoke about Vision 2020 during the undivided Andhra Pradesh era, many dismissed it. 'Development stems from a clear vision,' Bharath remarked, highlighting the importance of education and skill training for securing jobs in today's competitive landscape. He elaborated on the government's initiative to set up a pilot training center in Orvakal despite high costs, underscoring the lucrative career opportunities in aviation and urging youth to consider pilot training. Approvals for a railway siding between Dupadu and Betamcherla, crucial for the park's logistics, are underway. The minister also noted the establishment of the Anantapur-Kurnool Industrial Zone. He further informed that 90% of the water infrastructure required for the industrial hub has been completed. The coalition government, he said, is action-oriented and has approved investments of ₹9 lakh crore for industrial development. He assured that, as promised, the government would attract industries to create 2 million jobs. Minister Bharath highlighted that major companies such as TCS, ArcelorMittal, and a Rs. 14,000 crore semiconductor project—previously hesitant—are now setting up operations in Andhra Pradesh, thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister and Minister Nara Lokesh. He also mentioned that a company employing 10,000 women in Telangana, facilitated by Naidu's earlier industrial policies, is now entering Andhra Pradesh as well. District Collector P Ranjith Basha stated that the government's objective is to establish an MSME park in every constituency. Land has already been identified in seven constituencies, and the Guttapadu MSME Park in Panyam constituency is the first to be inaugurated. The park will initially offer 69 plots, and over the next five years, the region is expected to witness rapid development. He appreciated Minister Bharat's efforts to bring pilot training centers to Orvakal Airport. Additionally, the Collector revealed that a Rs 2,000 crore Industrial Node, spread over 15 acres, is being developed with support from the Government of India. He praised the local self-help groups (SHGs), especially women's groups, for producing export-quality jute bags and mats and expressed plans to allocate small plots to women entrepreneurs to set up industrial shops. Panyam MLA Gowru Charitha recalled that during the 2014–2019 tenure of the TDP government, Orvakal was developed into an industrial hub under Chief Minister Naidu, bringing in ventures like the airport, DRDO facility, Jayaraj Ispat Steel Plant, and a solar park. She noted that after the coalition government returned to power, 300 acres were allocated for a drone hub, and the highly coveted semiconductor project was also sanctioned for Orvakal. The event was attended by TTD Board Member Mallela Rajasekhar, KUDA Chairman Somisetti Venkateshwarlu, Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, APIIC Zonal Manager Srinivas Reddy, GM of Industries Department Aruna Kumari, and various corporation directors.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Naidu's Amaravati obsession takes positive shape
There is no denying that Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a very stubborn person, whose penchant for going about achieving his dreams borders on a compulsive obsession. He has demonstrated this trait on umpteen occasions. As the workaholic Chief minister of the undivided Andhra Pradesh, while he desired to go one up on Jyoti Basu to emerge as the longest serving chief minister (he missed it though), his administration rode on his Vision 2020 roadmap. His dreams of transforming the landscape of Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam became inspirational success stories, though, in hindsight, he paid a heavy price for concentrating too much on these three cities while ignoring the ground-realities in districts and the interiors, a faux pas that was successfully seized by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, whose subsequent walkathon unseated Naidu from the gaddi. Not one to sit quietly, and stay away from power for too long, Naidu grabbed an opportunity that came knocking on the doors following the creation of Telangana State. He began his second innings as the Chief Minister of the residual Andhra Pradesh. Establishment of Amaravati as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh has been his dream project. He began the process with firmness, although the opposition derided him and levelled various 'partisan' and anti-farmers' charges against him. He was biding his time, which came in the Assembly elections in which he ousted his bête noire Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. And the Amaravati issue took centre stage, all over again. On that count, May 2 of this year will go down as a red-letter day in the annals of Andhra Pradesh. Quick to bring the capital city issue back to the limelight, Naidu invited his 'friend' and alliance partner Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch projects worth Rs 58,000 crore, including relaunching the construction of the greenfield capital Amaravati, after a six-year pause. Naidu wants to ensure that the capital city would emerge as the hub for Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, green energy, clean industry, education and healthcare. Exhorting Naidu and his team to transform Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh thereby, into a growth engine for a developed India, Modi lent a sentimental touch while stating that the Telugu Desam founder NT Rama Rao accorded priority to the all-round development of the state. There is no doubt that revival of the Amaravati capital city works will herald better days for the state across segments, including growth of economy, providing more jobs and a prosperous future for farmers, who responded overwhelmingly in support when Naidu first sought their lands as part of the acquisition process to create a vibrant Amravati. And he has set a three-year deadline to complete the transformation of Amaravati. As Modi pointed out, 'This is the beginning of building Swarna Andhra. These are not just concrete structures but strong foundations for the aspirations of Andhra Pradesh and the vision for a developed India.' Meanwhile, real estate developers are the happiest lot as it will be boom time for players of every magnitude once the revival process is accomplished. People who have seen Naidu's performances over the decades will not be surprised if he indeed makes Amravati the nation's pride. After all, he has proven this while developing Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam into global cities that boast of the best of international standards.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Will provide 20 lakh jobs by setting up industries: Bharath
Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath said the NDA government will provide 20 lakh jobs to the youth as promised by setting up industries. Mr. Bharath, along with Panyam MLA Gouru Charitha Reddy, district Collector P. Ranjith Basha and others, inaugurated the MSME park set up at Guttapadu village in Orvakal mandal with a cost of ₹38.47 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has planned to set up industrial parks in all the 175 Assembly constituencies of the State. 'No other person or leader envisaged setting up industrial parks on a largescale. We will implement and are going ahead to realise his vision,' Mr Bharath said. 'When Mr. Naidu, as the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh came up with Vision 2020, he faced lot of criticism and adverse comments. However, the same vision was instrumental in the development of Hyderabad. Development can be achieved only when one has a vision,' the Minister said. Mr. Bharath said that they were offering training to the local youth so that they could get jobs. 'We are setting up a pilot training centre at Orvakal. Though the training involves huge cost, one can earn good salary at a lesser time and we urge the youth to take up the pilot training,' he said. The Minister further said that both the Centre and State governments were working towards developing basic infrastructure at the Orvakal industrial area. We have also requested the Railways to lay railway siding from Dupadu to Betamcherla railway stations passing through Orvakal node under the Hyderabad-Bengaluru industrial corridor, he said. Mr. Bharath said that the State has attracted ₹9 lakh crore investments in just nine months and the setting up of these industries will provide more than five lakh jobs. Meanwhile, Mr. Ranjith Basha said that they have identified land in all the seven Assembly constituencies for setting up a MSME park and the one at Orvakal was the first one to be inaugurated in the district. The mandal will develop with the setting up of the park, he said. Panyam MLA Charitha Reddy said that the State government is giving equal importance to welfare as well as development.
