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Can Old Towns Survive the New Economy?

Mustapha Kamal, Urban Planner and Founder, Arkitek Mustapha Kamal

04-Jul-25 12:00

Can Old Towns Survive the New Economy?

Urban revitalisation is sweeping across Malaysian cities, with PJ Old Town as a focal point. But can efforts to modernise historic areas uplift communities without displacing them? Urban planner Mustapha Kamal joins us to discuss the economic logic behind revitalisation, the risks of gentrification, and what it takes to create growth that’s both inclusive and sustainable.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan, Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  History/Heritage,  property,  economy

Tags:  old town,  gentrification,  inclusive growth,  urban development,  urban planning,  heritage sites, 


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