PM: Warisan KL project to position capital as a creative and culturally rich city
His senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said the prime minister viewed the initiative as one that nurtured the spirit and identity of its people, beyond just constructing buildings.
"The project serves as a catalyst for development rooted in heritage, creativity and community engagement.
"The prime minister sees Warisan KL as a symbol of the city's soul being restored, in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, which emphasises value-based and civilisational development.
"Since the beginning of his administration, the prime minister has consistently stressed that development should not be measured solely by skyscrapers or mega projects, but by what touches the lives of the people and creates a vibrant, inclusive and meaningful city.
"This project is a manifestation of that principle — to build the future without forsaking our roots and values," he said during the Prime Minister's Office daily briefing today.
Anwar, who is scheduled to officiate at the Warisan KL project tomorrow, had said the initiative marked an important effort to revitalise the nation's capital, not just from a physical perspective, but also through cultural preservation, historical conservation and the strengthening of community values.
He added that the Madani Government's efforts to conserve and preserve historical heritage sites were not only about safeguarding history, but also about instilling a sense of love and appreciation for the nation's legacy.
"These efforts should be viewed as a government investment, one that establishes tourism landmarks capable of generating economic benefits for the people and the country.
"The government will never allow, nor adopt, a complacent attitude towards historical landmarks that hold significant meaning for national development."
Anwar had previously announced the RM1 billion project to preserve the capital's historic landmarks.
Key sites under the initiative, including Dataran Merdeka, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, and Carcosa Seri Negara, will be officially recognised as part of Kuala Lumpur's heritage.
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