Muhyiddin gives MPC the thumbs up

27/06/1998

SPORTS Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday visited the Main Press
Centre (MPC) for the Commonwealth Games at the Mint Hotel and gave it the
thumbs up.
Only four computers and rows of tables were on show yesterday but
nevertheless Muhyiddin said the MPC will be ready for the Games.
"The work on the MPC and all other broadcasting facilities around the
venues will be done phase by phase and right," said Muhyiddin.
"When the Games begin, the media can expect real-time results.
Everything will be in place by the end of August."
The MPC will accommodate 2,000 foreign and local journalists starting
from Sept 1 by which time, according to Muhyiddin, the water rationing
around the Klang Valley will not be a problem.
"We have held discussions with the Selangor Waterworks Department and
they have agreed to provide additional supply for the Games. Water will
not be a problem," he said.
During the visit yesterday, the taps at the Mint Hotel were dry due to
rationing.
The organising committee will also make the necessary transport
arrangements for journalists.
Shuttle buses from the MPC will ferry journalists to the venues at
regular intervals. The journalists will also be provided with passes to
ride the Light Rail Transit (LRT) for free.
"We have struck a deal with Star-LRT to provide free shuttle services
for the media during the Games," said Muhyiddin.
"Mint Hotel will also employ 100 additional staff to provide the best
service available."
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