PAM's architects advocate Urban Redevelopment Act by govt
PAM president Abu Zarim Abu Bakar: Urban regeneration and renewal are pivotal for ensuring the enduring viability and liveability of our cities.
PAM president Abu Zarim Abu Bakar: Urban regeneration and renewal are pivotal for ensuring the enduring viability and liveability of our cities.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming: Therefore, many of our cities, especially in Kuala Lumpur, are potential slums if we do not do anything.
Minister Nga Kor Ming: Through the Department of Town and Country Planning (PLANMalaysia), we have completed the master guidelines of the urban redevelopment for the country and it has been approved by the Cabinet in 2023 HONG KONG (March 8): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is now at the final stage of drafting Malaysia’s first Urban Redevelopment Act (URA), which it aims to table at the Parliament soon, said its Minister Nga Kor Ming.
In addressing concerns regarding property owners’ interests, KPKT has outlined some points to be adhered to in the process of urban renewal.
The guidelines function as a strategic tool, inviting developers and relevant parties to revitalise areas with untapped potential through a set of attractive incentives.
KPKT is also proposing a consent threshold of a simple majority, which is 51% for abandoned projects to be redeveloped.
A new Act will surely come with its own set of challenges, but is KPKT capable of monitoring it when it has not been able to resolve the current spate of problematic projects? The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has recently announced that the Urban Renewal Act will be tabled next year.
“You also need support and to work in partnership.
ParkCity Group CEO Datuk Joseph Lau said PLANMalaysia’s recognition underscores ParkCity’s commitment to sustainability, which is very much ingrained in the group’s brand DNA.
To incentivise towns and cities to transition into Smart Cities, the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) will provide a RM200,000 grant to local authorities that win the Malaysia Urban Planning Awards (MUPA) starting next year.