#urban renewal act

'It complies with international best practice standards and ensures owners' right.'

Tabling to proceed as scheduled, with some proposals in debate session - Nga.

Yusuf says the letter was meant for minister's eyes only.

Wong raises concerns over the consent threshold.

Bulldozing the bill would be seen as tyranny of the majority, he says.

The second and third readings are scheduled for late August.

Residents must be made active partners in shaping future of desired neighbourhoods.

URA is a remedy for genuine urban decay, not licence for indiscriminate demolition.

Demolition should be a last resort as it could leave owners in the lurch.

It's one of the most comprehensive legislative processes, minister says.

Is it urban renewal or cultural erasure?

Govt should take the necessary steps to allay the fears of the people.

Its chief warns without safeguards, redevelopments could dilute bumiputera presence in city.

Urban renewal must uplift communities, not erase them.

Peaceful gathering with rallygoers carrying banners - 'We oppose URA Bill'.

The effort of understanding all the stakeholders involved is necessary, says Soh.

Involve the public in urban renewal, so they become stewards, not just spectators.

Instead of uplifting the poor, it could backfire and benefite the rich instead.

Opposition’s protest not based on facts, Danial says.

Youth chief questions the government's rationale for such a visit.

'Don't just live in your own bungalow, go stay there… bring Datin Seri.'

Minister must first address plethora of problems in property industry.

They fail to uphold their responsibilities as elected reps, says Woo.

What's the issue if the main objective is to help the people, minister asks.