Newly minted Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming today stressed that restoring local council elections will not be the immediate focus of his ministry.

"What is important is, as I said just now that at this stage, I had listed seven main issues (for the ministry to focus on). Let us execute them first to ensure the people's welfare is prioritised,” he said during a press conference after he clocked in at his office to begin his official duties as a minister....