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Winning team will showcase their ideas at the International World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC) Conference this month.

“While we know that the trend towards urbanisation will continue to expand, KPKT recognises that this must be done in an orderly and proactive manner which includes ensuring that older buildings are given a new lease of life, even as newer buildings appear to fill the growing demand of urbanisation.

The city, along with other major urban centres, must establish and implement a comprehensive urban resilience strategy to address the impacts of various hazards, including those linked to climate change.

Participants are required to analyse the site and come up with innovative ideas that will contribute to placemaking and enhancing community engagement while preserving the identity, culture and heritage of the area.

Having emerged from the pandemic a year ago with everything continuing to normalise and getting better, and with elections out of the way, developers are optimistic about the next year.

Datuk NK Tong: Just as developers have cross-subsidised affordable housing, perhaps financial institutions can be encouraged to look at cross subsidies to help finance affordable housing or set up a special fund or quota to give home loans to borrowers in lower income categories (B40 group).

While developers are currently maintaining a neutral view on the business, economic and property industry outlook for the coming year, there is increased optimism anticipated for 1H2024.

Running from Aug 3 to 6 (Thursday to Sunday) in Central I-City, the 4-day Rehda Selangor's Mapex Selangor Barat 2023 showcases property developments while fostering meaningful industry dialogue, mainly focusing on sustainability, affordability and community well-being.

Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad: The repercussions of climate change are being seen worldwide, including recent heatwaves that have affected many Asian countries, increasing sea levels, and more regular flooding in our backyards.

Rehda president Datuk N K Tong: The average citizens, who are still grappling with the aftermath of Covid-19, will undoubtedly feel the impact of the increase in legal fees.