Dithering over Bandar Malaysia deal sends wrong signals to investors

Malaysia's iconic and large-scale Bandar Malaysia project has all the trappings of an aspirational plan that - if dealt with strategically and planned out thoughtfully - can evoke national pride.

The project sits on a former military air base and spans nearly 200 hectares of prime land in the vibrant capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Worth over RM12 billion (S$3.8 billion), it is the country's biggest real estate project. It will also be the seat of Malaysia's digital aspiration - the new KL Internet City which will be…