Kuala Lumpur’s Balancing Act : Heritage vs Development

Dato’ Hajeedar Abdul Majid, Architect & Heritage Advocate

27-Aug-25 09:30

Kuala Lumpur’s Balancing Act : Heritage vs Development

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As Malaysia celebrates her 68th Merdeka Day, we look at Kuala Lumpur, a city in transition, expanding rapidly while grappling with how much of its history should be preserved. Dato’ Hajeedar Abdul Majid, architect and heritage advocate, shares his Merdeka memories as well as Malaysia’s conservation challenges.

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Produced by: Keith Kam

Presented by: Keith Kam

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Categories: property, politics

Tags: architectural identity, kuala lumpur, conservationist, merdeka day, history,

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