For a start, a transportation hub around the Ipoh Railway Station would be developed for the purpose.

His appointment was effective last Friday.

97.6% of adults had received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Among the development projects in the state include the Gemas Electric Double Track to Johor Bahru, the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), a new 36-classroom school at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Putra 2, Kulai, the Ulu Tiram People’s Housing Programme and Pasir Gudang Hospital.

The 100% take-up rates for both developments mark Sime Darby’s third and fourth consecutive booked-out new launches, including Elmina Green Five in City of Elmina and Trilia in Bukit Jelutong. 

5,162 new cases were reported on Sunday (Nov 14).

This was to ensure that only contractors with a good track record were selected to complete these projects.

The MB said the state will also limit the sale of alcohol in rural parts of Kedah, saying demand for such beverages in these areas are low.

As for the booster dose, a total of 938,437 doses have been administered until Saturday.

Wan Junaidi said the task force would also recommend the best option on the government’s direction for the case.