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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Dr Zaliha: Malaysia Promotes CHASE City Vision For Sustainable ASEANUrban Development
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today called on ASEAN nations to adopt an integrated urban planning approach, which balances environmental stewardship, social well-being, and economic competitiveness through the CHASE City framework. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that the framework, introduced in the Federal Territories, envisions cities that are Clean, Healthy, Advanced, Safe and Eco-friendly, offering a flexible model adaptable to the diverse realities of ASEAN cities. 'It is within this context of interconnected challenges that Malaysia has sought to define a guiding vision, one that is practical in implementation, yet adaptable to diverse circumstances across ASEAN. 'This is not a collection of separate agendas, but an integrated philosophy that guides urban policy, design and governance, in a holistic way,' she said. She said this in her speech at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) and the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC) 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), here, today. Dr Zaliha said that the CHASE City framework aligns with ASEAN's urban priorities, as it enables collaboration between government, business, academia and civil society, to create sustainable, liveable cities. She cited the Kota MADANI development in Putrajaya as a tangible manifestation of the framework, incorporating low-carbon solutions, AI-driven smart technologies, active and safe mobility, green networks and community facilities. The minister also highlighted Malaysia's membership in the Davos Baukultur Alliance, making it the first country outside Europe to join the global coalition. 'This membership reflects our belief that cities are more than functional spaces. They are cultural and social ecosystems whose physical form should strengthen identity, foster inclusion and inspire pride among residents,' she said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN urban growth must balance prosperity with equity, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for equitable urban growth in ASEAN, ensuring prosperity benefits all communities without marginalising the vulnerable. He highlighted that ASEAN's urban areas currently house over 370 million people, contributing 70% of the region's GDP and driving a US$3.8 trillion economy in 2024. By 2050, seven in 10 ASEAN citizens are expected to live in cities, making urban centres pivotal to regional development. 'Prosperity is not evenly shared. We still see gleaming skyscrapers casting shadows over informal settlements, and infrastructure stretched beyond capacity,' he said. Fadillah stressed that as ASEAN aims to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, urbanisation must deliver both growth and fairness. He made these remarks during his keynote address at the opening of the 2025 ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), and the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC). Present at the event were Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, and ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Nararya Sanggramawijaya Soeprapto. As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation, economic integration, and safeguarding peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Fadillah urged urgent solutions to urban challenges, including housing shortages, mobility bottlenecks, and climate risks like floods and heatwaves. 'Inclusivity means no one is left behind. Women, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities must all have a voice in shaping our future cities,' he said. He emphasised the need for accessible transport, affordable housing, and digital connectivity for rural migrants. Fadillah described sustainability as essential for survival, citing threats such as rising sea levels in Vietnam's Mekong Delta and worsening heatwaves. He praised ASEAN innovations like Singapore's green building standards, Indonesia's renewable energy transition, and Brunei's smart water management for aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Local governments were urged to lead ASEAN's transformation with AI-powered urban planning and stronger cross-border networks. 'Your leadership will determine whether our cities become models of equity and environmental harmony, or cautionary tales of unchecked growth,' he said. The three-day forum, themed 'ASEAN Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability,' supports the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and unites the ASEAN Smart Cities Network and ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Strategy. – Bernama
