Proposed offer to lease Kampung Baru not suitable - Anwar

The government disagrees with the leasing proposal to develop areas in Kampung Baru in the federal capital as it could jeopardise the rights of the Malays, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the proposal to bring a private company to develop the area would adversely affect the interest of the Malays and it is not acceptable.

Apart from describing the 99-year lease...