Breathing new life into the past: Kuala Lumpur to spend $180m on conservation and green corridors - In The News

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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is pumping at least RM600 million (S$180 million) into efforts to restore its crumbling heritage buildings and build walking corridors in downtown Kuala Lumpur, in a bid to revive the capital city’s historic zone.

The Warisan KL, or KL Heritage, initiative, is spearheaded by sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional through its subsidiary Think City. It comprises 10 flagship projects within a 20 sq km zone that range from architectural conservation to green corridors.

“A city must be fresh with interesting and attractive physical features that align with technological advancement and change in times,” said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on April 25, as he launched the initiative at Kuala Lumpur City Hall on April 25. “It must also remain deeply rooted in tradition and culture,” he added.

Think City, a wholly owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, is an impact
organisation dedicated to creating sustainable and equitable places for all walks of
life. Through their expertise in urban solutions, the environment, social communities,
and the cultural economy, Think City believes that better cities make better lives, and
that every Malaysian deserves to live in a place that is vibrant, inclusive, and full of
possibility.

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