DAP central executive committee member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali has described former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s criticisms of the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) as an attempt to discredit the government’s efforts.

Contrary to Mahathir’s claims that the Act will disproportionately displace Malays and erode the community’s political power, Sheikh Umar said the proposed provisions intend to uplift the people’s standard of living.