{
  "id": 6215747,
  "title": "No private land acquisition for Ipoh Sentral so far, says Perak MB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/no-private-land-acquisition-for-ipoh-sentral-so-far-says-perak-mb",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T02:07:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/08/no-private-land-acquisition-for-ipoh-sentral-so-far-says-perak-mb/234370"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad announced on September 8 that the RM6.25 billion Ipoh Sentral development project has not yet involved any private land acquisitions from individual landowners. The project, which encompasses land approved for use by the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), will begin with the construction of a landscape park in early 2026, followed by the development of a mosque and an integrated terminal and shopping centre. Additionally, a residential development phase is planned to commence in 2028, with the entire project expected to span 20 years. Saarani stated that the project is anticipated to generate between 8,000 and 9,000 jobs during construction, and over 10,000 jobs once completed, across various sectors. Moreover, the project is expected to indirectly benefit local SMEs in Buntong, potentially increasing property values in the surrounding areas. Saarani also highlighted the positive impact on mobility and accessibility, as well as the expected increase in tourism and associated economic benefits for Buntong and Perak.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Sept 8 — No land acquisition involving individual landowners has been carried out so far for the RM6.25 bill...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "No private land acquisition for Ipoh Sentral so far, says Perak MB",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/no-private-land-acquisition-for-ipoh-sentral-so-far-says-perak-mb-6216741",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:07:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}