State’s naval base to be built in Dalat — Defence minister

Posted on January 28, 2012, SaturdayKUCHING: The state’s first naval base would be built in Dalat, Mukah, but its construction would only take off after the site is identified and allocation granted, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He said the original plan to build it at Kampung Buntal here had been scrapped as the site was deemed unsuitable.“After a thorough inspection, it was found that the land (Buntal) is not suitable. My discussion with Chief Minister Pehin Sri

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