00:00Bandar Malaysia should exemplify the qualities of a future-ready township by integrating
00:07green and smart city components.
00:10This is what urban planning expert Goh Hong Ching said after KLCC Sundaran Berhad announced
00:16that it acquired 486 acres of land for the Bandar Malaysia project last month.
00:24Goh said Bandar Malaysia must prioritise accessibility, efficiency, affordability and future-proof
00:31architecture to enhance the quality of life of its communities.
00:36She also said the city should include community spaces for social interaction, also known
00:42as third places.
00:44Meanwhile, economist Jeffrey Williams said the township has the potential to serve as
00:50a source of non-tax revenue for the government.
00:55He said the proposed project aligns with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's call for government-linked
01:00entities to boost domestic investment, as it will be funded by a Petronas subsidiary.
01:08Williams said, conservatively, the investment in Bandar Malaysia could more than double
01:13in 10 years and grow tenfold over three decades.
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