Capital investment is essential for achieving sustainable cities. Melaka State’s long-term sustainability can be improved through well-planned investments in various projects, such as the development of ports and rail connections, a robust public transportation network, and adequate flood...

Melaka’s state structure plan 2035 envisions a comprehensive and integrated transport network for the state in Malaysia. The plan involves increasing the capacity and quality of international seaport and airport infrastructure, along with rail connectivity. The plan includes a Bus Rapid...

Melaka is a rapidly growing twenty-first century city in transition, increasing its population by forty percent in the last fifteen years in Malaysia. Rapid growth in population has fueled demand for new urban development, improved infrastructure and better services and facilities. Melaka has...

A city’s ability to provide affordable housing and municipal services is a key consideration of its urban sustainability. While urbanization and economic growth certainly create opportunities for a better quality of life, they also often are the source of rising inequalities and exclusion...

Rapid urbanization and overconsumption can threaten the natural environment, resource efficiency and resilience of a region, which are essential components of urban sustainability. Human effects which cause environmental degradation include poor sanitation and waste disposal, overconsumption of...

Melaka State, situated roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, has unique importance in the global dialogue around the sustainability of our shared urban future. At Melaka’s heart is its historic urban center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) strategically located along the...

Melaka State, situated roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, has unique importance in the global dialogue around the sustainability of our shared urban future. At Melaka’s heart is its historic urban center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) strategically located along the...

Transit-oriented development, commonly known as TOD, is a planning and design strategy that focuses on creating urban development patterns which facilitate the use of public transit,walking and cycling, as primary modes of transport and which supports vibrant, diverse and livable communities....