[sustran] Re: fwd: M'sian Works Minister says no need for public views on bridge

[John Ernst]

Thanks for this article, Paul.  From my experience, Samy Vellu's attitude 
typifies much of the challenge that advocates of sustainable transport face 
in Asia.

John

At 04:22 PM 3/17/00 +0800, you wrote:
>The Star
>Friday, March 17, 2000
>
>Samy Vellu: No need for public views on bridge
>...

>Samy Vellu said there would be no proper roads in the country if public
>opinion was needed for construction of roads.
>
>...Samy Vellu said there is a need for roads as Malaysia was a developing
>country...

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