Zaliha: Kota Madani name will be retained in future
PUTRAJAYA: The name Kota Madani that was chosen for the development of government quarters in Presint 19 will be retained as the main identity for modern housing and urban development, in line with the current government's aspirations.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, said Kota Madani was not merely a current administrative name but a comprehensive concept embodied with the Malaysia Madani vision and the CHASE approach: Clean, Healthy City, Advanced City, Safe City, and Eco-Friendly City.
"So, it has no relation, as we hear outside, that this Madani name will not last when the government changes and so on. Because, for me, the most important thing is its comprehensive concept.
"For me, it doesn't just represent the current government because it's the result of an idea that originated from the current government, but it's more about the concept itself," she told the media during a briefing session here today.
Dr Zaliha expressed hope that the successful implementation of the Kota Madani concept in Putrajaya can serve as a development model for other regions and cities nationwide.
She also urged all parties to jointly convey the aspirations and meaning behind the Kota Madani development to the public, emphasising that it is not just a physical project but about the well-being of the people.
"For example, Kuala Lumpur is based on a city that has been built for a long time, and it's very difficult for us to create something comprehensive and inclusive there, which is why we came up with this new concept.
"God willing, in future developments, this concept will be adopted because its comprehensiveness extends to talking about the diverse benefits for the people," she said.
Spanning 41.28ha, Kota Madani will house 10,000 residential quarters for over 30,000 people and will be built vertically with high intensity.
It is designed with the integration of artificial intelligence technology, efficient digital infrastructure, and a green mobility system.
The project begins with the development of its first phase, expected to commence in September, involving the construction of approximately 3,000 residential units and a vertical school, which is anticipated to be completed and fully operational by the end of 2027.
The groundbreaking ceremony for Kota Madani is scheduled for tomorrow.
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