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The Star
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ipoh wins award for sustainable landscaping initiative
THE Ipoh City Council (MBI) has received the Honour Award in the Green Initiatives Award – Government Sector category at the 15th Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) recently. The award was presented during the 15th MLAA ceremony on Saturday (May 24) by Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia former president Datuk Ismail Ngah. Ipoh mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah said this recognition reflects the city council's continued commitment to implementing nature-based solutions in developing sustainable and holistic urban landscapes. "The project titled 'Bamboo: A Sustainable Solution for Green Landscape' highlights bamboo as a sustainable alternative material. "It's not only used in creating landscape furniture but also integrated with shade tree planting efforts to absorb carbon, enhance urban biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of the urban heat island phenomenon," he said in his speech at the council's full board meeting on Friday (May 30). In modern landscape architecture, where sustainability is increasingly prioritised, he said landscape design has evolved beyond aesthetics to also encompass ecological functions and environmental responsibility. "This shift is driven by growing public awareness of climate change, biodiversity loss, and the urgent need for development that aligns with nature. "MBI hopes this milestone will serve as a catalyst in its ongoing efforts to transform Ipoh into a smart and sustainable city by 2030, guided by innovation, sustainability and the well-being of all citizens," he said. On a separate matter, he said MBI is inviting the public to contribute ideas and suggestions for next year's budget that will support the city's competitiveness and development. "Suggestions can be submitted via the council's website or by scanning the QR code available on the city council's official portal. "These contributions will serve as key input in formulating the council's upcoming budget to better meet the needs of city residents. Submissions are open until June 30," he added. He also said recent records show that many property owners have yet to settle their assessment tax for the year, with some still owing taxes from previous years. "The council urges property owners facing financial hardship to come forward and discuss payment options to avoid enforcement action," he added. He said such action against defaulters could include the seizure of movable property. He added that a warrant fee of RM150 will be applied for arrears under RM1,000, while arrears over RM1,000 will incur a RM300 fee. In conjunction with Ipoh City's 37th anniversary celebration, he said MBI is offering a 70% discount on compounds for residents. The discount period ends on Saturday (May 31).
The Star
27-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Dengkil tin mining dredge being inspected before restoration
Selangor government and Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry have allocated RM13mil to restore the Sri Banting Dredge. — Filepic A DETAILED inspection of the Sri Banting Dredge in Dengkil, Selangor, is being carried out to assess the condition of the floating platform. Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) deputy president Muhamad Shah Osmin said this was to determine the extent of damage and outline necessary repairs. 'The consultant's findings will help the council better estimate the timeline for the project's completion,' he said. The restoration of the dredge, built in 1974, is for the construction of the 29.14ha national tin mining heritage park. Council-run cat park has treated 162 cats and rehomed 110. — Filepix The park is expected to be fully operational by 2028. 'We have received RM10mil from Selangor government and RM3mil from Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry to support the restoration,' he said during MPSepang's monthly full board meeting yesterday. The 5,000-tonne structure, which was reportedly the largest dredge in the world, is part of Selangor's tin mining legacy. The electric-powered structure measures 86m in length and between 22m and 29.3m in width. It is equipped with 110 buckets and was capable of digging to a 30m depth. Muhamad Shah also said MPSepang had received the Honour Award for two research projects on the dredge done by its Town Planning Department. The award was presented by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia at the Malaysian Landscape Architecture Award 2025. Separately, Muhamad Shah said Taman Kucing Cyberjaya, a council-run cat park, has treated 162 cats and rehomed 110 felines, since its inception in March 2023. 'There are currently 52 cats available for adoption,' he said. 'The council allocates RM80,000 annually to maintain the park which is managed by our Landscape Department.' He said the local council received strong support from non-governmental organisations and private companies, with 47 corporate social responsibility initiatives held at the park so far. 'I encourage more people to adopt from the cat park. 'All the cats are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and have received the necessary treatments,' he said.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
MBI Wins Honour Award For Green Landscape Initiative
IPOH, May 25 (Bernama) -- Ipoh City Council's (MBI) Department of Parks and Landscape received the Honour Award in the Green Initiatives Award – Government Sector category at the 15th Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) last night. In a statement today, MBI said the recognition was for its Bamboo: A Sustainable Solution for Green Landscape project. The award, presented by former president of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia, Datuk LAr Ismail Ngah, acknowledges MBI's proactive role in championing holistic and progressive nature-based landscaping approaches aligned with national aspirations. 'This achievement is a catalyst for MBI's continued efforts to realise Ipoh's vision as a Smart and Sustainable City by 2030, driven by innovation, sustainability and community well-being,' the statement read. MBI added that the recognition reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), promoting sustainable and inclusive urban landscape development. According to the council, the NBS promotes bamboo as a sustainable alternative material, not only for landscape furniture, but also integrated with shade tree planting to support carbon absorption. 'This initiative enhances urban biodiversity and helps mitigate the urban heat island effect,' the council said in a statement. MBI noted that in today's era of modern landscape architecture, where sustainability is a core principle, landscape design goes beyond aesthetics to encompass ecological function and environmental responsibility. The council added that this shift is driven by growing public awareness of climate change, biodiversity loss and the urgent need for development that harmonises with nature.
