The Visionaries win judges’ hearts with down-to-earth solutions at YPLab 2023
Winning team will showcase their ideas at the International World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC) Conference this month.
Gamuda Land partners ENGIE to accelerate sustainable township development in Malaysia
“We designed and planned our townships with a target to achieve at minimum a 30% overall reduction in carbon emission, as compared to the business-as-usual design.
Green spaces, first- and last-mile connectivity, flood mitigation to be discussed in WCSC 2023
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.
The REAL deal: Urban redevelopment key to sustainable cities
Malaysian regulations on redevelopment and, by extension, en bloc sales, must change, quickly.
PAM urges local govts to preserve, plant more urban street trees
PAM said this is due to an alarming increase in the unnecessary felling of street trees by local governments in the Greater Kuala Lumpur region.
The Binjai on the Park and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre retain Gold status at The Edge Malaysia BMSPA 2023
BMSPA is in its seventh instalment this year in seeking to recognise real estate that is managed with excellence and sustainability.
Local govt ministry plans new law to speed up redevelopment projects
“Right now, under the current act (law), we have to get 100% consent from the residents (of the identified projects) to implement a redevelopment [plan], which is not possible… We will be coming out with a new act soon, to speed up the progress of the redevelopment projects.
The Proptech Academy conference to discuss balancing ESG with sustainable property development
The event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and crucial stakeholders to explore Malaysia's most recent trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable property development.
Jentayu exploring hydro plant development partners as exclusive period with Voith lapses
“Despite the lapsed collaboration agreement, both Jentayu Sustainables and Voith will continue the ongoing discussions and remain committed to finalise the terms of the definitive agreements on a non-exclusive basis.
What on earth (day) has Malaysia been doing for sustainable cities?
Malaysia has committed itself to making our country an exemplary model of the Sustainable Development Goals, so how close are we towards that goal? KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): The signs are frightening – melting ice, dying coral reefs, and even the rising rate of mosquitoes (yes, global warming has made the earth more mosquito-friendly).
