Why did Malaysia recently move its capital to Putrajaya?
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#65077. Asked by author. (Apr 26 06 7:22 PM)
brutus0623
The new city contains federal government ministries and the prime minister's residence.
Apr 27 06, 9:53 AM
zbeckabee
“The design of Kuala Lumpur is such that traffic and congestion are slowly strangling the city. It is hoped that by moving the government and related organizations out of Kuala Lumpur, population pressure will ease and the city will become more manageable.”
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