Friday, May 11, 2018

Confusing Headlines

There are numerous anti-FC diehards out there.  I don't understand why.  Is it because it is the biggest development project in Johor?  It is therefore not unusual for it to attract unfavourable views, as all mega projects attract some sort of mixed opinions.

When friends come to visit, I always bring them to this development because I am so proud of this place.  Where else in Johor can you find an attraction that is more alluring and unique than this gem?

The reports below make me want to speak up for the man-made paradise because the headlines are contradictory and can lead to confusion --- locals as well as foreign investors.  More importantly the latter as locals can't really afford it, but locals benefit too in various ways.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/05/11/muhyiddin-says-any-review-of-johor-mega-projects-up-to-state-government/

http://m.utusan.com.my/berita/politik/kerajaan-negeri-baharu-akan-tentukan-forest-city-1.670858

https://komunitijohor.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/projek-forest-city-akan-dikaji-semula/

The newly sworn in Johor MB, if I understand correctly, did not say the project will be reviewed.  He said it will only be reviewed when there is a need to.  There is a big difference here.

"Only when there is a need to" and "will be reviewed" are definitely contradictory.  

Frankly, I don't see any need to.  If every time there is a change of government, and terms have to be reviewed, this will scare away investors.  

We should give investors the assurance that it is ok for them to park their money in this safe haven.

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