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People-Centred Cities : Rethinking Urban Renewal in Malaysia

Tan Loke Mun, Principal of DrTanLM Architect, Principal , DrTanLM Architect | Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, IZM Consult

30-Oct-25 08:00

People-Centred Cities : Rethinking Urban Renewal in Malaysia

World Cities Day is celebrated on Oct 31st every year and this year’s theme is “People-centred Smart Cities”, a reminder that technology and innovation should serve people, not the other way around. Award-winning architect and sustainability advocate  Dr Tan Loke Mun and urban planning and design consultant, Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, give their perspectives on Malaysian cities with a special focus on Kuala Lumpur.

Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Keith Kam


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Categories:  government,  property,  investments

Tags:  URA,  walkable city,  carcosa seri negara,  urban development,  restoration,  kl,  kuala lumpur,  kl traffic,  information architecture,  public transport, 


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