PUTRAJAYA: The Expo Negaraku 2017 programme to be held in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, come Nov 15, to showcase the government's effort in developing state-of-the-art infrastructures and development projects for the people.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan said the exhibition is aimed to let the people know about the government's commitment in providing a better lifestyle for Malaysians.
"Our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has envisioned for the mega-scale exhibition to be carried out and to act as a platform to display the government's success in providing infrastructure, facilities and opportunities for the people as well as future development project," he said in a speech, which was read by Economic Planning Unit (EPU) director-general Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid.
Organised by the Prime Minister's Department, the exhibition is slated to run for one month until Dec 15 at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
It will be open from 10am to 10pm and entry is free of charge. There will be various activities prepared for the crowd, which will include concerts, futsal and go kart competitions.
Rahman said the exhibition will be divided into five domes to represent the Rukun Negara principles.
"The first dome will consist of a theatre to display videos on the development of infrastructure in Malaysia and how it has helped the people.
"The second dome will treat the public to a visual and electronic simulation of the infrastructure and facilities in the country.
"The third dome will feature successful programmes by the government to reduce the cost of living, provide job opportunities and quality lifestyle, while the fourth will feature an interactive video on the government's commitment.
"The fifth and final dome will feature an interactive video on the future developments and facilities," he said.
Dataran Merdeka was chosen for its strategic location, which is easily accessible with various public transportations.
To date, the prime minister has introduced various mega infrastructures such as the Pan Borneo Highway project, high-speed rail (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project to improve the quality and standard of living of Malaysians, Rahman said.
"The exhibition will feature all these mega projects to show the government's commitment and dedication to develop the country," he added.
Rahman said EPU is also set to collaborate with the Transport Ministry, Housing and Local Government Minister, local councils, Telekom Malaysia, National Film Development Corporation (Finas) to put together a great exhibition.